Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Average rent in
Portland, OR

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Last updated on May 13, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portland, OR is $1,499. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,499

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,610

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portland, OR is $1,499. This is -23%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
48%
29%
13%
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 1% 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 $1,625. Houses for rent in Portland, OR are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,595.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,699

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,495

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,595

1%

10%

Studio

$1,165

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

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$1,499
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,161
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portland, OR is 31% 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

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Annual Rent Report

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Average rent in
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Aloha

$2,161

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$2,243

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$1,599

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$1,649

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$1,600

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$1,792

decreased by9%

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$1,727

increased by7%

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$1,667

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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

Apartments for rent in Aloha

Discover rentals in Portland, OR

Helen Swindells Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Helen Swindells Apartments

10 Nw Broadway, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$500

Apartment for rent

Greenview Terrace - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Greenview Terrace

620 Se 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97233

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$526–$1,421

Apartment for rent

Konstantinos Corner - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8

Very good

Konstantinos Corner

1731 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$549–$899

Apartment for rent

Pine Point Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

6h ago

8.8

Very good

Pine Point Apartments

12025 Se Pine St, Portland, OR 97216

1 bed

1 bath

$562–$1,027

Apartment for rent

6310 Ne 42nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cully apartment for rent in Portland

Apartment for rent

Modern Rich Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

Modern Rich Apartments

205 Nw Couch St, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$649

Apartment for rent

916 Sw King Ave #103 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Goose Hollow apartment for rent in Portland

King - Commercial - 103

916 Sw King Ave #103, Portland, OR 97205

Studio

0 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 13

7703 N Hereford Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Portsmouth house for rent in Portland

7703 N Hereford Ave.

7703 N Hereford Ave, Portland, OR 97203

1 bed

1 bath

$740

House for rent

Available Apr 24