Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Port Arthur, TX
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Port Arthur
$1,100/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Port Arthur is $1,100 per month as of October 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $800 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Port Arthur
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Port Arthur run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 |  7% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $900 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,279 | 10% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 10% | 62% |
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 | $1,050 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,662 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,247 | 13% | 8% | |
Rooms | $750 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,279
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
62%
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
$1,050
Condos
Average rent
$1,662
Houses
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$750
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
42%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Port Arthur, TX is 8% lower than the median rent in Beaumont, TX.
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2%$1,265
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24%$1,150
3%$1,022
21%$1,100
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4%$1,250
14%Discover rentals in Port Arthur, TX
5d+ ago
House for rent in Port Arthur
2408 19th St, Port Arthur, TX 77640
3 beds
2 baths
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Port Arthur
1230 7th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
8h ago
1501 Poole Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1349 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$7,222
Price dropped $733Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Port Arthur
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Port Arthur
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Port Arthur
3933 Lakeshore Dr #NA, Port Arthur, TX 77642
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 1
18h ago
3030 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,349–$1,499
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$7,222
Price dropped $733Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Port Arthur
1230 7th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
18h ago
1348 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1 bed
1 bath
$811–$1,061
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$7,222
Price dropped $733Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3225 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4020 Fm 365, Port Arthur, TX 77640
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$921–$1,263
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1349 Jefferson Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$7,222
Price dropped $733Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
1501 Poole Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$850–$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Port Arthur
1230 7th Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77642
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 11
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Port Arthur
4019 Procter St, Port Arthur, TX 77642
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,100 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Port Arthur?
Average rent prices in Port Arthur have remained the same 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 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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 $44,000/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?
March offers the best rental deals in Port Arthur, with rents running about 9% lower than the peak pricing you'll see in June.
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).