The Weidler
1784 NW Northrup St,
Portland, OR 97209
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,475 - $3,299
Rental Market Trends in Portland, OR
What is the average rent in Portland, OR?
$1,495/month
Average Rent
646 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-1.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2025, the average rent in Portland, OR is $1,495 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,552/month, which means Portland rent prices are 4% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Portland, you can expect to pay about $1,243 per month for a studio, $1,495 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,777 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,098 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Portland, OR?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $16 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2025
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2024
2025
Rent Ranges in Portland, OR
Last Updated January 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
4%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
25%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland?
Based on current rent prices, South Portland, Bridgeton and North Portland are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland?
Based on current rent prices, Kerns, Uptown Portland and Pearl are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland.
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Average Rent
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Which Portland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Portland with the most apartments available are Northeast Portland, Downtown Portland and Northwest Portland .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portland, OR?
Because the average rent in Portland is $1,495, you’ll want to make about $4,983 per month or $59,796 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Portland, OR compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Portland, OR to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,156/month
$1,289/month
One Bedroom
$1,455/month
$1,485/month
Two Bedroom
$1,939/month
$1,897/month
Three Bedroom
$2,033/month
$3,592/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.