Last updated on May 18, 2026

Average rent in
Porter, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Porter

$1,795/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Porter is $1,795 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $154 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Porter

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Porter rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Porter, TX

Average rent prices in Porter have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Porter, TX

Rent prices in Porter vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Porter is $1,270, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Porter run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,425.

Listings

Studio

$870

1%

23%

1 bedroom

$820

2%

41%

2 bedroom

$1,475

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,795

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,895

2%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$870

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$820

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Porter, 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 Porter, TX compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Porter and Atascocita by all bedroom counts and property types.

Porter

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,130
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Porter, TX is 16% lower than the median rent in Atascocita, TX.

Discover rentals in Porter, TX

24551 Cunningham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Porter

24551 Cunningham Dr, Porter, TX 77365

2 beds

1 bath

$1,075

House for rent

Available May 1

19115 Jaden Mccade Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Porter

House for rent

24774 Penny Ln Spc B #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Porter

24774 Penny Ln - B

24774 Penny Ln Spc B #B, Porter, TX 77365

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 5

22884 Oakmont Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Porter

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Porter, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Porter rental market.

How much is rent in Porter?

The average rent in Porter is $1,795 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Porter?

Average rent prices in Porter have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Porter rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Porter is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $154 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Porter?

To comfortably afford rent in Porter, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Porter?

Porter's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. One-bedroom rentals have seen strong growth with an 11.0% increase from the previous year, and two-bedroom apartments rose 2.0% year over year.

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).

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