Last updated on September 5, 2026

Average rent in
Pearl, Portland, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Pearl

$2,000/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pearl is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pearl

37

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pearl 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 Pearl, Portland, OR

Average rent prices in Pearl have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Pearl, Portland, OR

Rent prices in Pearl vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pearl is $1,929, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Pearl run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,962.

Listings

Studio

$1,634

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$2,000

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$3,100

4%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,708

No Change

45%

Studio

Average rent

$1,634

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,708

Last year

45%

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

Compare median rent prices in Pearl and Buckman by all bedroom counts and property types.

Pearl

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,549
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pearl, Portland, OR is 29% higher than the median rent in Buckman, Portland, OR.

Discover rentals in Pearl, Portland, OR

Pearl Court - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Pearl Court

920 Nw Kearney St, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$892

Apartment for rent

Pearl Studios - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Pearl Studios

1430 Nw Pettygrove St, Portland, OR 97209

Studio

1 bath

$925–$1,326

Apartment for rent

Lovejoy Station - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
No deposit

5h ago

8.6

Very good

Lovejoy Station

1040 Nw 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,007–$2,185

Apartment for rent

Forest and Garden Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

Forest and Garden Apartments

612 612 NW 20th / 1955 NW Hoyt, Portland, OR 97209

Studio–1 bed

1 bath

$1,250–$1,495

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Pearl, Portland, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Pearl rental market.

How much is rent in Pearl?

The average rent in Pearl is $2,000 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pearl?

Average rent prices in Pearl have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Pearl rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Pearl is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pearl?

To comfortably afford rent in Pearl, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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