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Average Rent in Port Arthur, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Port Arthur, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,902/mo
Lowest Available
$1,393/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
21
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Port Arthur, TX
5 listed units across 1 building in Port Arthur, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $51/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Pinewood | Unit 1207, B4 | $2,529 | $2,478 | $51 |
| Reserve at Pinewood | Unit 12201, B4 | $2,554 | $2,503 | $51 |
| Reserve at Pinewood | Unit 14101, B2 | $2,404 | $2,353 | $51 |
| Reserve at Pinewood | Unit 3206, B1 | $2,354 | $2,303 | $51 |
| Reserve at Pinewood | Unit 8101, B2 | $2,404 | $2,353 | $51 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Port Arthur, TX?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,902 per month across 1 apartment community and 21 available units.
The most affordable option is Reserve at Pinewood starting at $1,393/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,475/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $2,402/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,718/mo.
Prices range from $1,393 to $2,720 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Port Arthur, TX
Rent Prices by Apartment in Port Arthur, TX
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve at Pinewood | $1,393/mo | $1,902/mo | 21 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Port Arthur, TX Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Port Arthur, TX
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$76,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,902/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,393/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Cost of living in Port Arthur, TX
We only have live rent data for Port Arthur, TX so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,902 |
| Estimated total | $1,902/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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