Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Port Arthur, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Port Arthur
$1,055/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Port Arthur is $1,055 per month as of June 2026. This is 46% below the national average rent, or $895 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Port Arthur
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Port Arthur rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Port Arthur, TX
Average rent prices in Port Arthur have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Port Arthur, TX
Rent prices in Port Arthur vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port Arthur is $1,000, whereas a house costs $1,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Arthur run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,025.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $883 |  2% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,055 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% |  4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,045 | 4% | 73% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Port Arthur, TX.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,700 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,325 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
1 bedroom
Average rent
$883
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,055
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
73%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Port Arthur, TX.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,700
Houses
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Port Arthur, TX, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Port Arthur, TX compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Port Arthur and Beaumont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Port Arthur
46%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Port Arthur, TX is 2% higher than the median rent in Beaumont, TX.
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9%$1,100
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57%$1,300
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7%$1,150
2%$1,791
47%$995
1%$1,200
21%Discover rentals in Port Arthur, TX
2d ago
Verified
3225 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,055–$1,239
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1348 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$811–$1,370
Apartment for rent
11h ago
1501 Poole Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1409 10th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640
2–3 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Port Arthur
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
Condo for rent in Port Arthur
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
7901 Heatherbrook Trl, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,325–$1,675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Port Arthur
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 26
5d+ ago
3030 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275–$1,400
Apartment for rent
2d ago
3800 6th St, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1 bed
1 bath
$595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1348 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$811–$1,370
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Port Arthur
3 beds
2 baths
$1,295
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
3225 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,055–$1,239
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
4020 Fm 365, Port Arthur, TX 77640
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$921–$1,263
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Port Arthur
1230 7th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Port Arthur
3738 7th Ave #1, Port Arthur, TX 77642
4 beds
2 baths
$1,795
House for rent
Available May 4
11h ago
1501 Poole Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,050
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1348 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$811–$1,370
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4019 Procter St, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
4001 Memorial Blvd, Port Arthur, TX 77640
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Port Arthur, TX
Quick answers to common questions about the Port Arthur rental market.
How much is rent in Port Arthur?
The average rent in Port Arthur is $1,055 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Port Arthur?
Average rent prices in Port Arthur have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Port Arthur rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Port Arthur is 46% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $895 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Port Arthur?
To comfortably afford rent in Port Arthur, you'd need to earn approximately $42,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Port Arthur?
Port Arthur, Texas rental prices in 2025 show 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $870 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,000 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced year-over-year declines, with 1-bedrooms dropping 7.6% and 2-bedrooms falling 2.0% from 2024 levels.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).