Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 8, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Portland, Portland, OR
Average rent in
Last updated on November 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Portland
$1,350/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Portland is $1,350 per month as of November 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Portland
53
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Portland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Portland, Portland, OR
Average rent prices in Downtown Portland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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
Downtown Portland, Portland, OR
Rent prices in Downtown Portland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Portland is $1,297, whereas a house costs $5,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Portland run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,032 |  6% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,375 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,930 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $3,199 | No Change | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $7,710 | No Change | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckman | $1,545 | |
Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill | $1,597 | |
Goose Hollow | $1,362 | |
Kerns | $1,507 | |
Northwest District | $1,485 | |
Pearl | $1,973 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,297 | 2% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,045 | 2% | 9% | |
Houses | $5,150 | 6% | 204% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,032
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,375
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,930
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,199
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,710
Last year
7%
Buckman
Average rent
$1,545
Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill
Average rent
$1,597
Goose Hollow
Average rent
$1,362
Kerns
Average rent
$1,507
Northwest District
Average rent
$1,485
Pearl
Average rent
$1,973
Apartments
Average rent
$1,297
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$5,150
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
204%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Portland, 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 Downtown Portland, Portland, OR compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Portland and Buckman by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Portland
29%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Portland, Portland, OR is 13% lower than the median rent in Buckman, Portland, OR.
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Discover rentals in Downtown Portland, Portland, OR
5d+ ago
1530 Sw 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio
1 bath
$587
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1240 Sw Columbia St, Portland, OR 97201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$791–$1,210
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
222 Sw Pine St, Portland, OR 97204
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$795–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1212 Sw Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
Studio
1 bath
$879
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Portland townhouse for rent in Portland
0305 Sw Montgomery St #509, Portland, OR 97201
2 beds
2 baths
$6,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Dec 2
4d ago
Downtown Portland house for rent in Portland
2 beds
2.5 baths
$6,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Portland condo for rent in Portland
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
1d ago
Downtown Portland apartment for rent in Portland
1 bed
1 bath
$2,401
Price dropped $570Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1405 Sw Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
909 Sw 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$935–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1717 Sw Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$3,335
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
1d ago
Verified
1630 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
1717 Sw Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,079–$3,335
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
1d ago
Verified
1630 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1604 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
909 Sw 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$935–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1405 Sw Park Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio
1 bath
$995–$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
909 Sw 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$935–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1630 SW Clay St, Portland, OR 97201
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2031 SW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97201
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Portland, Portland, OR
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Portland rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Portland?
The average rent in Downtown Portland is $1,350 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Portland?
Average rent prices in Downtown Portland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Downtown Portland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Portland is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Portland?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).