Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Porterville, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Porterville

$1,275/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Porterville is $1,275 per month as of May 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $675 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Porterville

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Porterville rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Porterville, CA

Average rent prices in Porterville have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Porterville, CA

Rent prices in Porterville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Porterville is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Porterville run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$922

4%

20%

1 bedroom

$925

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,275

5%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,925

14%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,395

14%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$922

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Porterville, CA, 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 Porterville, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Porterville and Bakersfield by all bedroom counts and property types.

Porterville

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,687
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Porterville, CA is 24% lower than the median rent in Bakersfield, CA.

Discover rentals in Porterville, CA

3566 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

3566

258 N G St, Porterville, CA 93257

2 beds

1 bath

$1,015

Apartment for rent

206 S C St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Porterville

206 South C Street - D

206 S C St #D, Porterville, CA 93257

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 15

826 N Williford Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Porterville

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

House for rent

Available May 15

3670 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

3670

88-102 88-102 Henderson Ave & 826-852 Williford, Porterville, CA 93257

3 beds

2 baths

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Porterville, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Porterville rental market.

How much is rent in Porterville?

The average rent in Porterville is $1,275 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Porterville?

Average rent prices in Porterville have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Porterville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Porterville is 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $675 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Porterville?

To comfortably afford rent in Porterville, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Porterville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $920 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. Both apartment sizes have seen increases this year, with one-bedrooms up 4.4% and two-bedrooms rising 5.1% compared to 2024.

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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