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Average Rent in Porterville 93257 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Porterville 93257, Porterville, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$964/mo
Lowest Available
$702/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
29
available now
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Porterville 93257 vs Porterville, CA Average
Porterville 93257 is cheaper than the Porterville, CA average by $80/mo (8%). The citywide average is $1,044/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Porterville 93257?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Porterville 93257 is $964 per month across 4 apartment communities and 29 available units.
The most affordable option is Evergreen (AETW) Apartments starting at $702/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $964/mo.
Prices range from $702 to $1,650 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 10 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Porterville 93257
Rent Prices by Apartment in Porterville 93257
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen (AETW) Apartments | $702/mo | $928/mo | 26 | 5 |
| Villa Siena Apartments | $1,017/mo | $1,017/mo | 1 | 4.1 |
| Fox Hollow Apartments | $1,179/mo | $1,179/mo | 1 | 2.3 |
| The Village at Henderson Apartments | $1,650/mo | $1,650/mo | 1 | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Porterville 93257
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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
$39,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $964/mo.
Comfortable income
$46,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($702/mo), you need to earn at least $28,000/year.
Median household income in Porterville 93257 is $59,012 , about 28% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Porterville 93257
Overall prices in Porterville 93257 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 93257's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $964 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $849 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $663 |
| Estimated total | $3,812/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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