What is the average apartment size in Port Arthur?

The average size for a Port Arthur, TX apartment is 882 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 Port Arthur?

As of Apr / 2026, the average rent in Port Arthur is $1,218 per month, a 4.87% decrease from last years average of $1,281.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Port Arthur?

In Port Arthur, studios rent for $753 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,140 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,283 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,442 per month

What is the average apartment size in Port Arthur?

The typical apartment in Port Arthur offers about 882 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Port Arthur?

Studio apartments in Port Arthur average 394 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 713 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,006 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,208 sq. ft.

Port Arthur, TX Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Port Arthur?

The typical rent budget in Port Arthur ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 54% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Port Arthur?

In Port Arthur, 42% of households rent while 58% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Port Arthur is $1,218, a 4.87% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,281.

Studio Apartments at $753 offer the most budget-friendly option with 394 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 713 square feet for $1,140, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,283 offer 1,006 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,208 sq ft) for $1,442, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Port Arthur, TX

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,218	882 sq. ft.
Studio	$753	394 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,140	713 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,283	1,006 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,442	1,208 sq. ft.

Port Arthur, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Port Arthur, TX have decreased by 4.87% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,281 to $1,218.

What's the typical rent budget in Port Arthur, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Port Arthur, TX (54%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Port Arthur, TX?

9,078 or 42% of the households in Port Arthur, TX are renter-occupied while 12,552 or 58% are owner-occupied.

How Port Arthur Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Port Arthur	$1,218
Houston	$1,345
San Antonio	$1,270
Dallas	$1,587
Austin	$1,636
Fort Worth	$1,445
Irving	$1,487
El Paso	$1,116
Killeen	$1,093
Plano	$1,689
Denton	$1,529
Beaumont, TX	$1,112
Baytown, TX	$1,163
Lake Charles, LA	$1,201
Lumberton, TX	$1,041
Orange, TX	$985
Vidor, TX	$830
Nederland, TX	$1,173
Kountze, TX	$1,022

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 Port Arthur 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.