Rent Rises Slightly in Beaumont-Port Arthur Metro

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According to data compiled by a construction research firm, rent prices in the Beaumont-Port Arthur metro area of Southeast Texas have seen a slight increase, but remain significantly lower than the national median rent.

Why it matters

The rise in local rents, while modest, reflects broader trends of increasing housing costs that are impacting many renters across Texas and the U.S. However, the Beaumont-Port Arthur area continues to offer more affordable options compared to the national landscape.

The details

The local median monthly rent is now $1,260, up from $1,256 in 2024 and $1,284 in 2023. The median cost for a studio apartment is $962 and a four-bedroom is $1,867. While rents have ticked up slightly, they remain 34.5% below the national median of $1,924 according to the research firm's analysis.

• The data covers rental prices across 380 metropolitan areas, including Beaumont-Port Arthur, based on 2026 50th percentile rent estimates from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey five-year estimates released on January 29, 2026.
• In 2024, the median rents were $1,256 overall, $975 for a studio, and $1,787 for a four-bedroom.
• In 2023, the median rents were $1,284 overall, $955 for a studio, and $1,687 for a four-bedroom.