Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Multnomah, Portland, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Multnomah

$1,499/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Multnomah is $1,499 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $401 less per month.

$1.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Multnomah

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Multnomah rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Multnomah, Portland, OR

Average rent prices in Multnomah have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 Multnomah, Portland, OR

Rent prices in Multnomah vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Multnomah is $1,449, whereas a house costs $2,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Multnomah run $1,324 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

1%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,324

1%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,545

8%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,495

7%

25%

4 bedroom

$6,500

3%

51%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,324

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

51%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Multnomah, 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 Multnomah, Portland, OR compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Multnomah and Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Multnomah

Median rent price$1,499
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Multnomah, Portland, OR is 6% lower than the median rent in Corbet Terwilliger Lair Hill, Portland, OR.

Discover rentals in Multnomah, Portland, OR

Crestwood Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

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Crestwood Court Apartments

3830 Sw Plum St, Portland, OR 97219

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,210–$1,585

Call

JC0679 - Barbur Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

JC0679 - Barbur Place Apartments

8924 Sw 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97219

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,695

Price drop

Churchill Gardens Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

9.5

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Churchill Gardens Apartments

3005 Sw Hume St, Portland, OR 97219

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,650

Call

4h ago

9.2

Excellent

Crestwood Terrace

3410 Sw Alice St, Portland, OR 97219

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,425

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Frequently asked questions for Multnomah, Portland, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Multnomah rental market.

How much is rent in Multnomah?

The average rent in Multnomah is $1,499 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Multnomah?

Average rent prices in Multnomah have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Multnomah rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Multnomah is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $401 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Multnomah?

To comfortably afford rent in Multnomah, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).

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