What is the average apartment size in Portland?

The average size for a Portland, TX apartment is 972 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 Portland?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Portland is $1,391 per month, a 0.75% increase from last year’s average of $1,381.

What is the average apartment size in Portland?

The typical apartment in Portland offers about 972 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Portland, TX Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Portland ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Portland?

In Portland, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Portland is $1,391, a 0.75% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,381.

One-bedroom apartments provide 724 square feet for $1,161, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,409 offer 990 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,253 sq ft) for $1,654, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Portland, TX

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,391	972 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,161	724 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,409	990 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,654	1,253 sq. ft.

Portland, TX rent trends

Rental prices in Portland, TX have increased by 0.75% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,381 to $1,391.

What's the typical rent budget in Portland, TX?

The largest share of rentals in Portland, TX (67%) 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 Portland, TX?

2,667 or 36% of the households in Portland, TX are renter-occupied while 4,667 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Portland Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Portland	$1,391
Houston	$1,355
Dallas	$1,584
San Antonio	$1,274
Austin	$1,654
Fort Worth	$1,440
Irving	$1,495
Killeen	$1,088
El Paso	$1,099
Plano	$1,686
Arlington	$1,348
Corpus Christi, TX	$1,157
Rockport, TX	$1,170
Aransas Pass, TX	$1,444
Ingleside, TX	$1,311

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 Portland 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.