Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Average rent in
Portland, OR

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Last updated on February 8, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portland, OR is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,500

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,823

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portland, OR is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
48%
30%
14%
7%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau. For additional insights, including month-over-month trends and historical comparisons, view our Monthly Metro Report.

Rent price trends in
Portland, OR

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Portland, OR have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Portland, OR

The monthly rent for an apartment in Portland, OR is $1,425. A 1-bedroom apartment in Portland, OR costs about $1,395 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Portland, OR are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,395

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,695

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,495

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,400

7%

21%

Studio

$1,164

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,164

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Portland, OR, 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.

Compare rent prices in Portland, OR to other cities

Median rent prices in Portland, OR for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aloha, OR.

Portland

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,034
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portland, OR is 26% lower than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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$2,034

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$2,245

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$1,575

decreased by4%

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$1,725

decreased by1%

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$1,749

decreased by9%

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$1,795

increased by11%

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$1,755

increased by2%

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$1,827

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Cost of living in
Portland, OR

The overall cost of living in Portland, OR is 17% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

2% higher

Groceries

7% higher

Health

11% higher

Housing

46% higher

Transportation

27% higher

Utilities

13% lower

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