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Port Arthur, TX

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Oil and scenic views define this seaport city

Coastal Beaches Lake Adventures Museums

Located along Sabine Lake off the Gulf Coast, Port Arthur is a historic city first established by the Atakapa Tribe. In modern times, Port Arthur is most notable for being a seaport and the home of the Motiva refinery, the largest oil refinery in North America. This seaport town is a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial developments. Restaurants and businesses line Twin City Highway and Highway 287 while the other parts of the city are made up of houses sitting on spacious lots and wide-open lands. Renters have a range of affordable apartments and single-family homes to choose from.

Outdoor adventure abounds in Port Arthur thanks to the lake and coast. Massive nature preserves like Big Hill Bayou Wildlife Management Area and Candy Cain Abshier Wildlife Area are just a couple nearby places where residents can partake in outdoor recreation. Golf courses and community parks provide laid-back fun within town while the Museum of the Gulf Coast, Pompeiian Villa, and the Texas Artists Museum are spots for indoor entrainment. Of course, the white-sand beaches of the Gulf Coast and the marinas and docks along Sabine Lake offer water-based adventures as well.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Port Arthur, TX is $741 for a studio, $1,105 for one bedroom, $1,264 for two bedrooms, and $1,424 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Arthur has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,105/month
696 Sq Ft
House
$2,074/month
928 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sabine Pass School

Public

Grades PK-12

370 Students

8
out of 10

Houston Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

728 Students

6
out of 10

Taft Elementary School

Public

Grades K-3

414 Students

6
out of 10

Tyrrell Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

701 Students

4
out of 10

Dowling Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

479 Students

4
out of 10

Sabine Pass School

Public

Grades PK-12

370 Students

8
out of 10

Jefferson Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

837 Students

4
out of 10

Lincoln Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

722 Students

3
out of 10

Sabine Pass School

Public

Grades PK-12

370 Students

8
out of 10

Memorial High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,116 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sabine Pass Battleground State Historic Park

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