Portland, OR Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,719
1-year change
+1.7%
$28/mo
5-year change
+12.6%
$192/mo
10-year change
+33.0%
$427/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Portland

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,180/mo—0.0%
2016$1,279/mo+8.4%+8.4%
2017$1,337/mo+4.5%+13.3%
2018$1,356/mo+1.4%+14.9%
2019$1,395/mo+2.9%+18.2%
2020$1,439/mo+3.2%+21.9%
2021$1,459/mo+1.4%+23.6%
2022$1,586/mo+8.7%+34.4%
2023$1,652/mo+4.2%+40.0%
2024$1,644/mo-0.5%+39.3%
2025$1,678/mo+2.1%+42.2%
2026$1,703/mo+1.5%+44.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Portland changed since 2015?

Median rent in Portland, OR was $1,145 in 2015-01 and is $1,719 as of 2026-09 — a change of $574 per month over 11 years.

How much has Portland rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Portland, OR has changed +12.6% ($192 per month). The current median is $1,719.

What has rent in Portland done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Portland, OR has changed +33.0% ($427 per month). It is now $1,719.

Is rent in Portland going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Portland, OR has increased +1.7% ($28/mo). Current median: $1,719.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.