← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Portland, OR, over the past three years
Rent in Portland, OR
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,732
1-year change
+0.9%
3-year change
+5.3%
Metro, 1-year change
+0.6%
Rents in Portland rose +0.9%, slower than the US overall (+2.5%). An increase much above +0.9% is worth questioning.
Typical rent in Portland, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,732 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,726 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,724 |
| May 2026 | $1,719 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,709 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,700 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,691 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,690 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,690 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,698 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,704 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,713 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,717 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,716 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,706 |
| May 2025 | $1,694 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,684 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,675 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,668 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,665 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,666 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,677 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,683 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,688 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,686 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,684 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,677 |
| May 2024 | $1,663 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,649 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,634 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,620 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,612 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,614 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,624 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,634 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,642 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,645 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,380 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,490 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,760 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,120 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,520 |
City typical rent × OR bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 97201 | $1,608 | +0.5% |
| 97202 | $1,660 | −0.9% |
| 97203 | $1,729 | +5.8% |
| 97205 | $1,586 | −1.0% |
| 97206 | $2,001 | +0.9% |
| 97209 | $1,786 | +0.4% |
| 97210 | $1,560 | −0.3% |
| 97211 | $2,048 | +1.1% |
| 97212 | $2,267 | +5.0% |
| 97213 | $1,735 | +0.3% |
| 97214 | $1,682 | +2.2% |
| 97215 | $1,726 | 0.0% |
| 97216 | $1,655 | −1.1% |
| 97217 | $1,653 | +0.3% |
| 97218 | $2,007 | +3.9% |
| 97219 | $1,942 | +1.8% |
| 97220 | $1,602 | −2.7% |
| 97221 | $1,936 | +4.5% |
| 97227 | $1,536 | +1.0% |
| 97229 | $2,201 | −0.5% |
| 97230 | $1,521 | +0.5% |
| 97232 | $1,546 | +2.0% |
| 97233 | $1,506 | −2.7% |
| 97236 | $1,659 | +3.0% |
| 97239 | $1,928 | −1.4% |
| 97266 | $1,744 | +0.6% |
Negotiating a renewal in Portland
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Portland, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.7% to +5.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.