Average rent in Portland, OR
November 2026. Based on 335 live listings, updated daily.
| Size | Average rent | Lowest | Listings | vs Oregon | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,109 | $897 | 7 | about the same | 56% lower |
| 1 bedroom | $1,300 | $526 | 123 | about the same | 8% lower |
| 2 bedroom | $1,400 | $820 | 150 | about the same | 17% lower |
| 3 bedroom | $1,502 | $589 | 52 | 3% lower | 25% lower |
| 4+ bedroom | $2,735 | $1,394 | 3 | about the same | 17% lower |
| All sizes | $1,385 | $526 | 335 | about the same | 20% lower |
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What rent costs in Portland, OR
A studio averages $1,109, a 1-bedroom averages $1,300, a 2-bedroom averages $1,400, a 3-bedroom averages $1,502 and a 4+ bedroom averages $2,735 a month. Overall, rent in Portland, OR is 20% lower than the US average of $1,735 and about the same than the Oregon average of $1,405.
Using the common rule of spending no more than 30% of take-home pay on rent, an average 1-bedroom in Portland needs about $4,350 a month after tax.
Common questions
What is the average rent in Portland, OR?
The average rent in Portland, OR is $1,385 a month across 335 live listings (November 2026).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Portland?
A 1-bedroom in Portland, OR averages $1,300 a month.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Portland?
To keep an average 1-bedroom under 30% of your take-home pay, you'd want about $4,350 a month after tax.
Is rent in Portland higher than the US average?
Rent in Portland, OR is 20% lower than the US average of $1,735 across all listings we track.
Averages are calculated from live listings on RentFrat and refresh daily. Last updated 2026-11-09.