Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Portland, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Portland, OR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters are paying $29 less per month on average than last year, a modest change in the market.
Compared to national trends
Portland sits 23.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters compared to many other major metros.
Price ranges
Studios in Portland run around $1,175/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,395/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,695/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,647/month, while apartments sit at $1,425/month, creating distinct price tiers by property type.
Neighborhood spotlight
Sylvan Highlands rents fell 70.1% year over year to $1,795/month, Sabin Irvington dropped 65.1% to $1,675/month, and Forest Highlands declined 61.8% to $1,672/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide market, which is broadly flat year over year.
Median rent
Median rent in Portland
$1,495/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Portland is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portland
1,540
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portland, OR
Average rent prices in Portland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,647. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $1,380 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,175 | No Change | 1% | |
1 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,495 | 3% |  1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,632 | 1% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckman | $1,528 | |
Downtown Portland | $1,275 | |
Eliot | $1,425 | |
Goose Hollow | $1,325 | |
Hazelwood | $1,395 | |
Kerns | $1,400 | |
Northwest District | $1,350 | |
Overlook | $1,349 | |
Pearl | $2,145 | |
Powellhurst Gilbert | $1,575 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,425 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,647 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,632
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
Northwest District
Average rent
$1,350
Buckman
Average rent
$1,528
Downtown Portland
Average rent
$1,275
Pearl
Average rent
$2,145
Hazelwood
Average rent
$1,395
Powellhurst Gilbert
Average rent
$1,575
Goose Hollow
Average rent
$1,325
Kerns
Average rent
$1,400
Eliot
Average rent
$1,425
Overlook
Average rent
$1,349
Apartments
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
Last 30 days
3%
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
23%lower than the national median
8%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
$2,111
3%$1,650
3%$1,515
2%$2,395
7%$2,065
4%$2,315
4%$1,595
5%$1,625
2%$1,703
6%$1,825
8%$1,767
$1,950
3%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 | 17% higher |
| Housing | 33% higher |
| Transportation | 24% higher |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Portland, OR
5d+ ago
St. Johns apartment for rent in Portland
7324–7326 N Greeley Ave - 7324 #7324, Portland, OR 97203
2 beds
1 bath
$265
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Montavilla apartment for rent in Portland
Studio
1 bath
$485
Apartment for rent
1d ago
620 Se 148th Ave, Portland, OR 97233
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$526–$1,421
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Humboldt apartment for rent in Portland
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Corbet - Terwilliger - Lair Hill condo for rent in Portland
4 beds
4.5 baths
$19,999
Condo 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
1d ago
Verified
10 Nw 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1311 Sw Gibbs St, Portland, OR 97239
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,425
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2405 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,376
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1260 Se Lambert St, Portland, OR 97202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
1260 Se Lambert St, Portland, OR 97202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
3212 Sw Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97239
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,649–$1,690
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
12110 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97216
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,370–$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
11111 Se Bush St, Portland, OR 97266
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
10 Nw 20th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Studio
1 bath
$950
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1311 Sw Gibbs St, Portland, OR 97239
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,425
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2405 N Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,195–$1,376
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Verified
2250 Nw Kearney St, Portland, OR 97210
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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 $1,495 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portland?
Average rent prices in Portland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Portland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portland is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portland are Downtown Portland ($1,275/mo), Goose Hollow ($1,325/mo), and Overlook ($1,349/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portland?
To comfortably afford rent in Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portland?
Portland's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,700 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhoods.
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 $1,331 last month.
The Most Expensive
- Hillsboro was the most expensive city with one-bedrooms priced at $1,470.
- Beaverton ranked as the second priciest with rent at $1,440.
- Aloha, Portland & Vancouver tied for third with rents all priced at $1,400.
The Least Expensive
The Largest Decline (Y/Y%)
- Milwaukie & Tigard tied for the city with the largest annual rent price decline, both falling 14.6%.
- Hillsboro saw rent drop 7%, making it second.
- Aloha & Vancouver tied for third with rents both decreasing 6.7%.
The Largest Decline (M/M%)
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.
Words by
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.