Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 13, 2026
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.
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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.
average price per square foot
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 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.
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% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckman | $1,530 | |
Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill | $1,554 | |
Downtown Portland | $1,250 | |
Eliot | $1,445 | |
Goose Hollow | $1,359 | |
Hazelwood | $1,447 | |
Kerns | $1,495 | |
Northwest District | $1,337 | |
Pearl | $1,930 | |
Powellhurst Gilbert | $1,595 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,595 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $680 | 13% | No Change |
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%
Northwest District
Average rent
$1,337
Hazelwood
Average rent
$1,447
Buckman
Average rent
$1,530
Downtown Portland
Average rent
$1,250
Pearl
Average rent
$1,930
Kerns
Average rent
$1,495
Eliot
Average rent
$1,445
Powellhurst Gilbert
Average rent
$1,595
Goose Hollow
Average rent
$1,359
Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill
Average rent
$1,554
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$680
Last 30 days
13%
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.
Median rent prices in Portland, OR for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Aloha, OR.
Portland
lower than the national median
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.
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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.
Expensesaccrued by most renters | Average costcompared to national average |
|---|---|
Goods & Services | 2% higher |
Groceries | 7% higher |
Health | 11% higher |
Housing | 46% higher |
Transportation | 27% higher |
Utilities | 13% lower |
5d+ ago
10 Nw Broadway, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
620 Se 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$526–$1,421
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1731 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$549–$899
Apartment for rent
6h ago
12025 Se Pine St, Portland, OR 97216
1 bed
1 bath
$562–$1,027
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cully apartment for rent in Portland
1 bed
1 bath
$644
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
205 Nw Couch St, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Goose Hollow apartment for rent in Portland
916 Sw King Ave #103, Portland, OR 97205
Studio
0 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Portsmouth house for rent in Portland
7703 N Hereford Ave, Portland, OR 97203
1 bed
1 bath
$740
House for rent
Available Apr 24
5d+ ago
Corbet - Terwilliger - Lair Hill condo for rent in Portland
4 beds
4.5 baths
$19,999
Condo for rent
21h ago
Verified
4500 Ne Garfield Ave, Portland, OR 97211
4 beds
2 baths
$14,591
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$18,170
$13,982
Price drop
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$13,347
$12,854
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights apartment for rent in Portland
9021 Nw Bartholomew Dr, Portland, OR 97229
4 beds
3.5 baths
$11,500
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights house for rent in Portland
1620 Nw Barnsley Ct, Portland, OR 97229
4 beds
3.5 baths
$11,200
House for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Northwest Heights house for rent in Portland
9831 Nw Bartholomew Dr, Portland, OR 97229
4 beds
2.5 baths
$11,200
House for rent
Available Mar 2
21h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,826
$9,038
Price drop
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1721 Se Tacoma St, Portland, OR 97202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
10 Nw 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$875–$1,200
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1311 Sw Gibbs St, Portland, OR 97239
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,145
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7123 Se Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97206
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
2250 Nw Kearney St, Portland, OR 97210
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2386 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,045–$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1405 Sw Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio
1 bath
$900–$1,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5434 Se Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Studio
1 bath
$945–$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1430 Nw Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$1,064–$1,962
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
910 N Harbour Dr, Portland, OR 97217
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,999
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3212 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97239
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,851–$1,897
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
12110 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,400
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2 beds
3 baths
$2,495
$1,909
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Mar 31
1d ago
Verified
11111 Se Bush St, Portland, OR 97266
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12713 Se Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97236
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
1721 Se Tacoma St, Portland, OR 97202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,175–$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1311 Sw Gibbs St, Portland, OR 97239
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$2,145
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
12026 Southeast Ash Street, Portland, OR 97216
1–2 beds
1–3 baths
$1,200–$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
Verified
5434 Se Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR 97202
Studio
1 bath
$945–$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2405 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227
1 bed
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2386 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
1 bed
1 bath
$1,145–$1,250
Apartment for rent
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 $1,328 last month.

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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.
Crystal 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.