Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Average rent in
Portland, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on September 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portland
$1,550/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Portland is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portland
1,584
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portland, OR
Average rent prices in Portland have increased by 2% 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
Portland, OR
Rent prices in Portland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portland is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $1,399 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 | No Change |  1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 10% | |
4 bedroom | $3,397 | 7% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckman | $1,500 | |
Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill | $1,525 | |
Downtown Portland | $1,349 | |
Eliot | $1,455 | |
Goose Hollow | $1,295 | |
Hazelwood | $1,425 | |
Northwest District | $1,475 | |
Overlook | $1,398 | |
Pearl | $2,050 | |
Powellhurst Gilbert | $1,585 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,450 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,897 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,695 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $645 |  2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,397
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
Northwest District
Average rent
$1,475
Pearl
Average rent
$2,050
Hazelwood
Average rent
$1,425
Downtown Portland
Average rent
$1,349
Buckman
Average rent
$1,500
Goose Hollow
Average rent
$1,295
Powellhurst Gilbert
Average rent
$1,585
Overlook
Average rent
$1,398
Eliot
Average rent
$1,455
Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill
Average rent
$1,525
Apartments
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,897
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,695
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$645
Last 30 days
2%
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.
How does rent in Portland, OR compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portland and Aloha by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portland
18%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portland, OR is 29% lower than the median rent in Aloha, OR.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,195
7%$1,650
9%$1,550
1%$2,625
6%$2,197
2%$2,595
3%$1,600
3%$1,665
6%$1,695
12%$1,800
5%$1,714
1%$2,097
4%Cost of living in Portland, OR
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 5% higher |
| Groceries | 8% higher |
| Health | 16% higher |
| Housing | 30% higher |
| Transportation | 23% higher |
| Utilities | No difference |
Discover rentals in Portland, OR
4d ago
10535 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216
3 beds
2 baths
$697–$1,704
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Buckman apartment for rent in Portland
1415 Se Main St #3, Portland, OR 97214
3 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
6026 Ne Ainsworth St, Portland, OR 97218
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$1,125
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Collins View apartment for rent in Portland
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest Hills house for rent in Portland
4 beds
4 baths
$11,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$9,589
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bridlemile house for rent in Portland
4 beds
4.5 baths
$9,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Hillside house for rent in Portland
227 Nw Seblar Dr #1, Portland, OR 97210
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,500
House for rent
Available Sep 14
2h ago
Verified
1721 Se Tacoma St, Portland, OR 97202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1311 Sw Gibbs St, Portland, OR 97239
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7123 Se Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Nw 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1721 Se Tacoma St, Portland, OR 97202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,695
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7123 Se Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Nw 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1405 Sw Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
1721 Se Tacoma St, Portland, OR 97202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1311 Sw Gibbs St, Portland, OR 97239
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,995
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7123 Se Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10 Nw 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Portland, OR
Quick answers to common questions about the Portland rental market.
How much is rent in Portland?
The average rent in Portland is $1,550 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portland?
Average rent prices in Portland have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Portland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portland is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portland are Goose Hollow ($1,295/mo), Downtown Portland ($1,349/mo), and Overlook ($1,398/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portland?
To comfortably afford rent in Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portland?
December stands out as the ideal time to apartment hunt in Portland, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition from other renters. February sees the highest rents, with roughly a 4% difference between peak and off-peak months.
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).
For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.
Portland Metro Report
The Zumper Portland Metro Report analyzed active listings last month across metro cities to highlight the most and least expensive cities and those with the fastest growing rents. The Oregon one bedroom median rent was $1,339 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Hillsboro was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,490.
- Vancouver ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,480.
- Beaverton placed third with rent priced at $1,440.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Tigard had the largest annual rent price decline, falling 16.1%.
- Beaverton saw rent drop 4.6%, making it second.
- Keizer placed third with rent decreasing 4%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
- Albany had the largest monthly rent price decline, falling 2.3%.
- Aloha saw rent drop 1.4%, making it second.
- McMinnville & Tigard tied for third with rents both decreasing 0.7%.
About
The Zumper Portland Metro Area Report analyzed active listings that hit the market last month. Listings are aggregated by city to calculate median asking rents.
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Crystal ChenCrystal Chen is a seasoned real estate and housing market expert with more than a decade of experience analyzing rental trends, housing affordability, and urban living. At Zumper, she leads data storytelling as well as press and media relations, where she translates complex housing research into easily digestible insights for renters, industry professionals, and journalists. Her reports can be seen cited in national outlets like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and CNBC. She is passionate about helping renters navigate today’s evolving housing landscape with clarity and confidence. Living in New York City herself, she knows firsthand the chaos and challenges of navigating a competitive rental market.