Rent in Porterville, CA
Across Porterville's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,077 a month, with figures from $1,068–$1,450. The highest typical rent is in 93258 ($1,086) and the lowest in 93257 ($1,068). Owner-occupied homes in Tulare County pay about 0.70% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $998 | $895–$1,101 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $960 | $812–$1,108 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,077 | $1,068–$1,450 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,049 | $781–$1,995 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,493 | $1,397–$2,338 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Porterville ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Porterville, CA?
- About $1,077 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,068–$1,450. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Porterville, CA?
- About $960 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $812–$1,108. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Porterville, CA?
- About $1,049 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $781–$1,995. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Porterville, CA?
- About $998 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $895–$1,101. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Porterville, CA?
- About $1,493 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,397–$2,338. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Porterville ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 93258 has the highest typical rent at $1,086 a month, and 93257 the lowest at $1,068.
- What is the property tax rate in Porterville, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Tulare County pay a typical 0.70% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Porterville rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).