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Portland

Pop. 20,543·150th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Portland, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,635/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
-$330
Falling (Monthly)
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Portland · $1,635
More affordable than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,635/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$65,000/yr
Local median income
$83,865/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Portland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,510
2 BR
$1,860
3 BR
$2,430
4 BR+
$2,840
Research median
$1,860/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,620/yr
At $1,635/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Portland, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,543
Median income
$83,865
Median age
34.7
Renters
36.9%
Age distribution
25.8%
24.7%
26.3%
13.9%
Under 1825.8%
18–3424.7%
35–5426.3%
55–649.4%
65+13.9%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
64.7%
43.4%
White64.7%
Black1.9%
Hispanic43.4%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
26.1%
39.5%
25.7%
No HS diploma8.7%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college39.5%
Bachelor's+25.7%
Housing tenure
63.1%
36.9%
Owner63.1%
Renter36.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Portland, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,439 → $83,865
up 1.7%
Population
19,914 → 20,543
up 3.2%
Renter share
36.2% → 36.9%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.6% → 25.7%
-0.9 pts
Median age
33.7 → 34.7
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $82,439 to $83,865 across the same window, up 1.7% versus 2021. The population has grown by 3.2% since 2021, moving from about 19,914 residents to roughly 20,543.

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At $1,635/mo, how Portland rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Portland rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Portland. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Portland, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Portland is $1,635/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,860/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,510/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,430/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($83,865/yr), Portland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Portland an affordable city for renters?

Portland is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,635/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($83,865/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Portland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Portland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,635/mo in Portland. The local median household income is $83,865/yr, meaning the typical Portland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Portland?

Rent in Portland has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Portland rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Portland is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #150 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,635/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Portland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Portland ($1,635/mo): Live Oak ($1,191/mo), Ingleside ($1,247/mo), Rockport ($1,358/mo).

What percentage of Portland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.9% of Portland households are renters, while 63.1% are owner-occupied. Portland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Portland rent compare to the national average?

Portland's median rent of $1,635/mo is $330 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #150 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,635/mo, rent takes ~23% of Portland's median household income ($83,865/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Portland 23%Benchmark 30%
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