Average Rent in Portland, OR

Current Versus Historical Portland, OR Rents

Portland rentals average $1,150 for a studio rental to $3,240 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,475, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in April 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $398 (-24.94%) year-over-year from $1,597 to $1,199. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $417 (-23.03%) year-over-year from $1,812 to $1,395. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $386 (-18.95%) year-over-year from $2,036 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (4.93%) year-over-year from $2,399 to $2,518. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $178 (5.78%) year-over-year from $3,073 to $3,250. 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 17.73% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 13.78% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.23% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.87% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Apr 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.94	$1,199	$1,597 (-24.94%)	$1,414 (-15.20%)
1 BR	$2.35	$1,395	$1,812 (-23.03%)	$1,540 (-9.44%)
2 BR	$1.96	$1,650	$2,036 (-18.95%)	$1,767 (-6.62%)
3 BR	$1.81	$2,518	$2,399 (4.93%)	$2,263 (11.23%)
4+ BR	$1.60	$3,250	$3,073 (5.78%)	$2,864 (13.46%)

Historical Rents in Portland, OR

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Top Cities Near Portland

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Portland. The average rent in Portland is currently $1,598 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gresham, OR, with an average rent of $1,448, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Portland, OR is Hillsboro, OR. Monthly rents here are on average $2,125 per month.

Let's compare Portland, OR's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Portland, OR is 58.80% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 0.18% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Portland, OR are about 2.42% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 5.20% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Portland, OR in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gresham, OR	$948	$1,195	$1,495	$1,448
Vancouver, WA	$1,238	$1,395	$1,525	$1,595
Beaverton, OR	N/A	$1,350	$1,695	$1,600
Hillsboro, OR	N/A	$1,450	$1,750	$2,125

Top Neighborhoods Near Portland

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Portland. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Portland, OR in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Portland, OR is currently around $1,297 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Portland, Northwest District has the most affordable average rent at $1,297 per month. Whereas, at $1,297 average rent per month, Northwest District is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Portland. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Northwest District, Portland, OR	$1,150	$1,425	$1,895	$1,297

Top Counties Near Portland

There are a total of 1 counties located by Portland, OR. Some of these counties include Multnomah, OR, Clark, WA, and Washington, OR. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,738. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Multnomah, OR. It's average rent per month is $1,495. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,045, Washington, OR is the most expensive county by Portland, OR.

Typically, rent for studios in Portland, OR is on par with the other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Portland, OR is 1.45% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Portland, OR is 1.52% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Multnomah, OR	$1,150	$1,365	$1,625	$1,495
Clark, WA	$1,285	$1,399	$1,595	$1,738
Washington, OR	$663	$1,395	$1,695	$2,045

Top Zipcodes Near Portland

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near Portland, OR. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,399. A total of 6 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 97201, Portland, OR at $1,325 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,595 per month is 98661, Vancouver, WA.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,125. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Portland, OR is $1,375 per month. Or in other words, $2 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,720 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 9 zipcodes in Portland, OR. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
97217, Portland, OR	$1,198	$1,358	$1,895	$1,495
97202, Portland, OR	$1,125	$1,395	$1,620	$1,450
97214, Portland, OR	$1,200	$1,395	$1,720	$1,395
97209, Portland, OR	$1,125	$1,550	$2,255	$1,399
98661, Vancouver, WA	N/A	$1,198	$1,525	$1,595
97210, Portland, OR	$1,173	$1,450	$1,923	$1,395
97203, Portland, OR	$1,200	$1,375	$1,650	$1,572
97233, Portland, OR	$1,010	$1,150	$1,350	$1,350
97201, Portland, OR	$1,000	$1,322	$2,245	$1,325

Frequently Asked Questions - Portland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Portland, OR?

The average monthly rental price for Portland, OR apartments for rent is approximately $1,475. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Portland, OR 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 Portland, OR.

How much is a studio apartment in Portland, OR?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $2.94. There are a total of 187 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Portland.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Portland, OR?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,375 and an average price per square feet of $2.35. There are a total of 408 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Portland.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Portland, OR?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $1.96. There are a total of 363 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Portland.

How have rent prices in Portland, OR changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Portland, OR can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.25%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.23%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.19%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Portland, OR?

A reasonable rent price in Portland, OR is around $1,180/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.