Last updated on August 21, 2026

Average rent in
Portland, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Portland

$1,350/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Portland is $1,350 per month as of August 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $575 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Portland

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Portland rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,207. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,399

2%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,300

2%

37%

3 bedroom

$1,900

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,470

3%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,399

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

37%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,470

Last 30 days

3%

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$1,350
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,467
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portland, TN is 8% lower than the median rent in Ashland City, TN.

Discover rentals in Portland, TN

Autumn Wood Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Autumn Wood Apartments

117 Jerry St, Portland, TN 37148

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,050–$1,350

Apartment for rent

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1208 North Church Street

1208 N Church St, Portland, TN 37148

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Villages of Evergreen - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Villages of Evergreen

102 Mason St, Portland, TN 37148

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,269–$1,349

Apartment for rent

6046 S Old Detour Rd - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

House for rent in Portland

3 Bedroom | 1 Bathroom Home in Portland TN!

6046 S Old Detour Rd, Portland, TN 37148

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

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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 $1,350 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Portland?

Average rent prices in Portland have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Portland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Portland is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $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).

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