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Average Rent in Porterville, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 4 apartment communities in Porterville, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,609/mo
▲ +6.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$848/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
4
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Porterville, CA?
As of September 2026, the average rent in Porterville, CA is $1,609 per month across 4 apartment communities and 9 available units. Rents have increased $104 (6.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Alder Apartments starting at $848/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,609/mo.
Prices range from $848 to $2,500 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
Porterville, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $1,210 | - | 5 |
| September 2026 | $1,266 | +$56 | 5 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Porterville, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Porterville, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alder Apartments | $848/mo | $848/mo | 1 | 4.4 |
| Mountain View Apartments | $1,342/mo | $1,342/mo | 2 | 1.4 |
| Homes for Rent | $1,550/mo | $1,850/mo | 5 | 2.3 |
| Fox Hollow Apartments | $1,696/mo | $1,696/mo | 1 | 2.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Porterville, CA
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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
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,609/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($848/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Porterville, CA is $59,012 , about 24% below 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) | $1,609 |
| Utilities | $356 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $849 |
| Healthcare | $414 |
| Other goods and services | $663 |
| Estimated total | $4,457/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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