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What Is the Average Rent in Portland city, Oregon?

$1,655/month 3.7%vs 2023 ($1,596)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Portland city, Oregon is $1,655/month (±$18), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $581,500 (±$5,945), and the median household income is $90,919/year. The unemployment rate in Multnomah County, Oregon was 4.8% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Portland city, Oregon

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,655
Median Home Value$581,500
Median Household Income$90,919
Total Housing Units289,705
Renter-Occupied Units139,059
Renter-Occupied Share48%
Households Paying 50%+ Income35,748 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.8%

How does Portland city, Oregon compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Oregon.

Higher rent than 80% of cities in Oregon · 59th of 291

Cheapest: Crane CDP($436)
Priciest: Rivergrove city($3,501)
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1Rivergrove city$3,501
2Damascus CDP$2,654
3Running Y Ranch CDP$2,591
… 55 more …
59Portland city(you are here)$1,655
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289Crane CDP$436
290Grass Valley city$337
291Juntura CDP$275

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Portland city, Oregon?

The median gross rent in Portland city, Oregon is $1,655/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Portland city, Oregon?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Portland city, Oregon is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Portland city, Oregon?

The median home value in Portland city, Oregon is $581,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Portland city are rent-burdened?

In Portland city, Oregon, 35,748 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Portland city, Oregon?

The median household income in Portland city, Oregon is $90,919/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,655 has a margin of error of ±$18. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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