What is the average apartment size in Porterville?

The average size for a Porterville, CA apartment is 871 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Porterville?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Porterville is $1,357 per month, a 3.57% increase from last year’s average of $1,310.

What is the average apartment size in Porterville?

The typical apartment in Porterville offers about 871 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Porterville, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Porterville?

The typical rent budget in Porterville ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 45% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Porterville?

In Porterville, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Porterville is $1,357, a 3.57% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,310.

One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $1,453, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,308 offer 909 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,268 sq ft) for $1,442, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Porterville, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,357	871 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,453	713 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,308	909 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,442	1,268 sq. ft.

Porterville, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Porterville, CA have increased by 3.57% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,310 to $1,357.

What's the typical rent budget in Porterville, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Porterville, CA (45%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Porterville, CA?

8,678 or 45% of the households in Porterville, CA are renter-occupied while 10,569 or 55% are owner-occupied.

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How Porterville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Porterville	$1,357
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Bakersfield, CA	$1,580
Visalia, CA	$1,685
Hanford, CA	$1,686
Delano, CA	$1,571

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Porterville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.