Average Rent in Port Arthur, TX
2 apartment buildings, 38 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,567/mo
median $1,570
market average
Cheapest
$1,189/mo
Stone Creek
Properties
2
tracked daily
Units
38
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 properties in Port Arthur, TX.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Port Arthur, TX Rent Prices
All 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Stone Creek
3035 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
Reserve at Pinewood
8849 Pinewood Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77640, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stone Creek 3035 Lake Arthur Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA | $1,189 | $1,454 | $1.59/ft² | 4.5 (137) | 22 |
| 2 | Reserve at Pinewood 8849 Pinewood Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77640, USA | $1,493 | $1,724 | $1.89/ft² | 4.5 (83) | 16 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Port Arthur, TX neighborhoods
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Port Arthur, TX Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,567 per month, based on 38 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,189 at Stone Creek to $2,293 at Reserve at Pinewood.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,469/mo | $1,189/mo | 20 |
| 2 Bed | $1,600/mo | $1,469/mo | 16 |
| 3 Bed | $2,291/mo | $2,288/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Port Arthur, TX, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Port Arthur, TX averages $1,469/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,600/mo. At the local median household income of $45,752, that works out to 41% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Port Arthur, TX at $996/mo. The current tracked market average runs 57% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Port Arthur, TX while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Port Arthur, TX?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$63,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,567/mo.
Comfortable income
$75,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,189/mo), you need to earn at least $48,000/year.
Median household income in Port Arthur, TX is $45,752 , about 39% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Port Arthur, TX
Overall prices in Port Arthur, TX runs below the national average by about 9% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 90.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Port Arthur, TX's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,567 |
| Utilities | $327 |
| Groceries | $502 |
| Transportation | $780 |
| Healthcare | $380 |
| Other goods and services | $609 |
| Estimated total | $4,165/mo |
Population
55,779
Median household income
$45,752
Census median rent
$996/mo
Census rent burden
34.3%
Median age
34.4
Mean commute
23 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Texas
How Port Arthur, TX rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Port Arthur, TX | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addison, TX | $1,681 | +7% | 0% | 359 |
| Dallas, TX | $1,784 | +14% | -6.4% | 334 |
| Austin, TX | $2,027 | +29% | +1.2% | 253 |
| Houston, TX | $2,073 | +32% | -9.3% | 219 |
| Arlington, TX | $1,383 | -12% | +0.7% | 58 |
| Lewisville, TX | $1,593 | +2% | +3.4% | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Arthur, TX?
The average rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,567 per month, based on 38 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Port Arthur, TX?
The median asking rent in Port Arthur, TX is $1,570 per month, computed from 38 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,567/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Port Arthur, TX?
The lowest available rent in Port Arthur, TX starts at $1,189 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Port Arthur, TX?
1-bedroom apartments in Port Arthur, TX average $1,469/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,189/mo across 20 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Port Arthur, TX?
2-bedroom apartments in Port Arthur, TX average $1,600/mo. Units start from $1,469/mo across 16 units currently listed.
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