Rent in Port Arthur, TX
Across Port Arthur's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,240 a month, with figures from $1,010–$1,350. The highest typical rent is in 77640 ($1,241) and the lowest in 77642 ($1,080). Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay about 1.53% 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 | $1,000 | $674–$1,090 | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,000 | $633–$1,322 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $1,240 | $1,010–$1,350 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $1,565 | $1,217–$1,760 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $1,876 | $1,392–$2,150 | 4 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Port Arthur ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Port Arthur, TX?
- About $1,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,010–$1,350. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Port Arthur, TX?
- About $1,000 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $633–$1,322. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Port Arthur, TX?
- About $1,565 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,217–$1,760. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Port Arthur, TX?
- About $1,000 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $674–$1,090. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Port Arthur, TX?
- About $1,876 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,392–$2,150. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Port Arthur ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 77640 has the highest typical rent at $1,241 a month, and 77642 the lowest at $1,080.
- What is the property tax rate in Port Arthur, TX?
- Owner-occupied homes in Jefferson County pay a typical 1.53% 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 Port Arthur rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).