Last updated on May 19, 2026

Average rent in
Portland, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Portland

$1,325/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Portland is $1,325 per month as of May 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $624 less per month.

$1.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Portland

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Portland rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Portland, TN

Average rent prices in Portland have decreased by 2% 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 Portland, TN

Rent prices in Portland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portland is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,215

No Change

47%

1 bedroom

$999

1%

36%

2 bedroom

$1,269

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,000

1%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,795

7%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,215

Last year

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,269

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Portland, TN, 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, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Portland and Ashland City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Portland

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,529
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portland, TN is 13% lower than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.

Discover rentals in Portland, TN

342 Woods Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Portland

342 Woods Rd #B, Portland, TN 37148

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

House for rent

Available May 18

1108 W Main St #C - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Portland

1108 West Main Street - C

1108 W Main St #C, Portland, TN 37148

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available May 18

341 Woods Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portland

341 Woods Road - A

341 Woods Rd #A, Portland, TN 37148

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

Available May 1

1011 Oak St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Portland

1011 Oak Street - A

1011 Oak St #A, Portland, TN 37148

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 14

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Frequently asked questions for Portland, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the Portland rental market.

How much is rent in Portland?

The average rent in Portland is $1,325 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Portland?

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

How does Portland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Portland is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $624 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Portland?

To comfortably afford rent in Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $53,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Portland?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Portland, TN is approximately $966, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $1,313.

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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