Portland Rental Market Update – October 2025
Fall 2025 – A Season for Steady Strategy As we move into fall, the rental market across Oregon and Washington is showing signs of stabilization. Rent trends are steady, tenant behavior is cautious, and owners who focus on quality maintenance and consistency are reaping the rewards. Before we dive in, note that the data below […]
Portland Metro Rental Market Update – April 2025
First up—are rents going up? Yes. Zillow’s March 2025 report shows national rents are up 3.5% from last year, averaging just over two-thousand dollars ($2005). At Living Room, our portfolio average is two thousand four hundred and thirty five dollars($2,435), and homes leased in the first three months of the year rented for 4.6% more […]
Can I Just Hire a Property Manager to Find a Tenant, Without Full-Service Management?
Yes—you can. A small number of full-service Property Managers also offer tenant placement-only services. These services are designed for homeowners who want to stay hands-on with their rental but know that finding the right tenant is too important (and too time-consuming) to DIY. If you’re someone who lives nearby, knows your home well, can manage […]
