Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Portland, TN?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 22.2% of gross income.
Portland rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Tennessee state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Tennessee cities have lower median rent than Portland, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Portland, TN →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Portland, TN?
Median rent in Portland is $1,698 a month. A typical physical therapist in Tennessee earns about $91,733 a year, which makes that rent 22.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Portland?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Tennessee (~$91,733/yr) supports up to $2,293 a month in rent. Portland's current median rent is $1,698/mo, which leaves a $595/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Portland?
At an hourly equivalent of about $44 an hour, a physical therapist in Tennessee works roughly 38.5 hours a month to cover Portland's median rent of $1,698.
Where is rent cheaper than Portland for a physical therapist?
Nearby Tennessee cities with lower median rent include Oak Ridge ($1,697/mo), Knoxville ($1,696/mo), Knoxville ($1,693/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.