Average Rent in Porterville, CA
8 apartment buildings, 78 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$680/mo
Alder Apartments
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
78
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Porterville, CA.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Porterville, CA Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Alder Apartments
45 N Salisbury St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Evergreen (AETW) Apartments
65 N Salisbury St #41, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Villa Siena Apartments
200 N E St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Homes for Rent
878 W Morton Ave # B, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Mountain View Apartments
870 N Plano St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
The Village at Henderson Apartments
1711 W Henderson Ave, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Fox Hollow Apartments
1040 W Grand Ave, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alder Apartments 45 N Salisbury St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA | $680 | $804 | $1.13/ft² | 4.4 (8) | 37 |
| 2 | Evergreen (AETW) Apartments 65 N Salisbury St #41, Porterville, CA 93257, USA | $702 | $928 | $1.49/ft² | 5 (1) | 26 |
| 3 | Villa Siena Apartments 200 N E St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA | $1,017 | $1,017 | $1.60/ft² | 4.1 (30) | 1 |
| 4 | Homes for Rent 878 W Morton Ave # B, Porterville, CA 93257, USA | $1,100 | $1,739 | $1.37/ft² | 2.3 (98) | 9 |
| 5 | Mountain View Apartments 870 N Plano St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA | $1,342 | $1,342 | $1.13/ft² | 1.4 (22) | 2 |
| 6 | The Village at Henderson Apartments 1711 W Henderson Ave, Porterville, CA 93257, USA | $1,650 | $1,700 | $1.91/ft² | 3.8 (44) | 2 |
| 7 | Fox Hollow Apartments 1040 W Grand Ave, Porterville, CA 93257, USA | $1,696 | $1,696 | $1.27/ft² | 2.3 (31) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Alder Apartments
4.4 (8)45 N Salisbury St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Evergreen (AETW) Apartments
5 (1)65 N Salisbury St #41, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Villa Siena Apartments
4.1 (30)200 N E St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Homes for Rent
2.3 (98)878 W Morton Ave # B, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
Mountain View Apartments
1.4 (22)870 N Plano St, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
The Village at Henderson Apartments
3.8 (44)1711 W Henderson Ave, Porterville, CA 93257, USA
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Porterville, CA neighborhoods
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Porterville, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Porterville, CA is $1,004 per month, based on 78 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $680 at Alder Apartments to $2,500 at Homes for Rent.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $882/mo | $680/mo | 45 |
| 2 Bed | $922/mo | $689/mo | 22 |
| 3 Bed | $1,609/mo | $848/mo | 9 |
| 4 Bed | $1,925/mo | $1,850/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 Porterville, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Porterville, CA averages $882/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $922/mo. At the local median household income of $59,012, that works out to 20% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Porterville, CA at $1,111/mo. The current tracked market average runs 10% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Porterville, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Porterville, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$40,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,004/mo.
Comfortable income
$48,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($680/mo), you need to earn at least $27,000/year.
Median household income in Porterville, CA is $59,012 , about 22% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Porterville, CA
Overall prices in Porterville, CA runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.5, 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 Porterville, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,004 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $849 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $663 |
| Estimated total | $3,852/mo |
Population
62,765
Median household income
$59,012
Census median rent
$1,111/mo
Census rent burden
34.8%
Median age
31.2
Mean commute
24 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.
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Nearby cities in California
How Porterville, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Porterville, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,118 | +211% | +1.1% | 51 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,546 | +253% | +1.6% | 35 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,801 | +179% | -0.3% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,498 | +149% | -3% | 26 |
| EL Cajon, CA | $2,238 | +123% | -0.5% | 24 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,285 | +128% | 0% | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Porterville, CA?
The average rent in Porterville, CA is $1,004 per month, based on 78 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Porterville, CA?
The median asking rent in Porterville, CA is $917 per month, computed from 78 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,004/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Porterville, CA?
The lowest available rent in Porterville, CA starts at $680 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Porterville, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Porterville, CA average $882/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $680/mo across 45 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Porterville, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Porterville, CA average $922/mo. Units start from $689/mo across 22 units currently listed.
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