Average Rent in Port Arthur, TX

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Current Versus Historical Port Arthur, TX Rents

Port Arthur rentals average $1,393 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,295, or roughly $13 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $785 to $785. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $649 (87.33%) year-over-year from $743 to $1,393. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $58 (-4.62%) year-over-year from $1,258 to $1,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $72 (-4.89%) year-over-year from $1,467 to $1,395. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $250 (15.38%) year-over-year from $1,625 to $1,875. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 37.87% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.24% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.32% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$28.57	$1,393	$743 (87.33%)	$933 (49.33%)
2 BR	$14.94	$1,200	$1,258 (-4.62%)	$1,275 (-5.88%)
3 BR	$12.53	$1,395	$1,467 (-4.89%)	$1,442 (-3.24%)
4+ BR	$11.21	$1,875	$1,625 (15.38%)	$1,733 (8.23%)

Historical Rents in Port Arthur, TX

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Top Cities Near Port Arthur

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Port Arthur. The average rent in Port Arthur is currently $1,450 per month. Our records show that Beaumont, TX, with an average rent of $1,450, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Port Arthur, TX is Beaumont, TX. Monthly rents here are on average $1,450 per month.

Let's compare Port Arthur, TX's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 38.96% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Port Arthur, TX are about 4.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.28% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Port Arthur, TX in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Beaumont, TX	$6,900	$850	$1,150	$1,450

Top Neighborhoods Near Port Arthur

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Port Arthur

There are a total of 2 counties located by Port Arthur, TX. Some of these counties include Port Arthur, TX and Beaumont, TX. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,325. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Port Arthur, TX. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,450, Beaumont, TX is the most expensive county by Port Arthur, TX.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Port Arthur, TX is 35.37% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Port Arthur, TX is 10.42% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Port Arthur, TX	$900	$950	$1,000	$1,200
Beaumont, TX	$6,900	$850	$1,150	$1,450

Top Zipcodes Near Port Arthur

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Frequently Asked Questions - Port Arthur Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Port Arthur, TX?

The average monthly rental price for Port Arthur, TX apartments for rent is approximately $1,295. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Port Arthur, TX rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Port Arthur, TX.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Port Arthur, TX?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,393 and an average price per square feet of $28.57. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Port Arthur.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Port Arthur, TX?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $14.94. There are a total of 11 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Port Arthur.

How have rent prices in Port Arthur, TX changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Port Arthur, TX can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.87%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Port Arthur, TX?

A reasonable rent price in Port Arthur, TX is around $1,036/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.