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Porter

·80th most expensive in Texas·Porter rents are up 5.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,836/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$129
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Porter · $1,836
More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,836/mo, rent takes about 31% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Porter's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,510
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,540
Research median
$1,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,032/yr
At $1,836/mo median
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Renter's Market
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Rents are softening (up only 5.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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2023 vs 2026

How Porter, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,825 → $1,836
up 0.6%

Compared with 2023, rent in Porter, TX has climbed by $11 per month, settling near $1,836 after starting the period at $1,825. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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About renting in Porter, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Porter is $1,836/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,210/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,510/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,260/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,010/mo.

At 31% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Porter ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter an affordable city for renters?

Porter is considered moderate for renters. At $1,836/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Porter slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Porter?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,836/mo in Porter.

Is rent going up or down in Porter?

Rent in Porter has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Porter rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Porter is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #80 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,836/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Porter?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Porter ($1,836/mo): Humble ($1,626/mo), Shenandoah ($1,696/mo), Spring ($1,750/mo).

How does Porter rent compare to the national average?

Porter's median rent of $1,836/mo is $129 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #80 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,836/mo, rent takes ~31% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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