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Average Rent in Port Arthur, TX & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 2 apartment communities in Port Arthur, TX. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,640/mo
Lowest Available
$1,471/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
2
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Port Arthur, TX
9 listed units across 1 building offering 2 bed units in Port Arthur, TX dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $34/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek | Unit 21 | $1,578 | $1,471 | $107 |
| Stone Creek | Unit 29 | $1,383 | $1,312 | $71 |
| Stone Creek | Unit 1, A1 | $1,200 | $1,154 | $46 |
| Stone Creek | Unit 24 | $1,299 | $1,280 | $19 |
| Stone Creek | Unit 22 | $1,284 | $1,266 | $18 |
| Stone Creek | Unit 12 | $1,594 | $1,583 | $11 |
| Stone Creek | Unit 3, B1 | $1,482 | $1,471 | $11 |
| Stone Creek | Unit 4, B2 | $1,569 | $1,558 | $11 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Port Arthur, TX
Compare average rent across Port Arthur, TX neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Acres | $1,780 | ▼ $147 | $1,518 | 1 | 19 |
| Port Arthur 77642 | $1,450 | ▼ $168 | $1,154 | 1 | 31 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Port Arthur, TX?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,640 per month across 2 apartment communities and 7 available units.
The most affordable option is Stone Creek starting at $1,471/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,640/mo.
Prices range from $1,471 to $1,804 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Creek | $1,471/mo | $1,549/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Reserve at Pinewood | $1,604/mo | $1,708/mo | 4 | 4.5 |
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
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,640/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,471/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/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) | $1,640 |
| Estimated total | $1,640/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.
Google Search Trends for Port Arthur, TX Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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