Apartment hunting in the San Joaquin Valley, are you? Looking for the kind of place that offers breathtaking views? A place where palm trees meet mountains and dairy farms and ranches share the same zip code with antique stores and museums? Well, curious Internet apartment hunter, look no further than Porterville, California.
Located in Central California and snuggling up close to the Sierra Nevada, Porterville is a small, but well populated, conservative town that goes by the simple motto that living here is all about “the good life
Porterville, CA
Apartment hunting in the San Joaquin Valley, are you? Looking for the kind of place that offers breathtaking views? A place where palm trees meet mountains and dairy farms and ranches share the same zip code with antique stores and museums? Well, curious Internet apartment hunter, look no further than Porterville, California.
Located in Central California and snuggling up close to the Sierra Nevada, Porterville is a small, but well populated, conservative town that goes by the simple motto that living here is all about “the good life.” With some of the freshest agriculture, some of the cheapest rent in the state and a local charm all its own, it seems safe to say that Porterville residents are indeed living up to this standard.
Residents flock to this city with a small town feel for its four-season weather, outdoor recreational activities (ten parks), location (close to lakes, mountains, ocean) and relatively cheap apartments. Though Porterville isn’t small in size (the city has a ton of rural space), most of the coveted living space is urban. The Porterville population is not especially different from the typical blend of city-folks, meaning you’ll be occupying the place with families, young professionals, a few college students and retirees. No matter what walk of life you hall from, you’re bound to fit in with this friendly group.
But just where do these outdoor-loving folks and their happy families rest their head at night, you ask? While the city is still developing and restoring, it’s the west side of town and the area close to the city center that gets the most rental love. That said, East Porterville is coming into its own, and is worth a look if you feel the need to stand out from the crowd.
In terms of rent, there is no vast difference between renting a 2 BR ($790) in the west end and renting a 2 BR ($760) a bit closer to downtown. Overall, the median rent for a one bedroom in Porterville is about $695—an average much lower than other parts of the Golden State. With rents like these, it’s no wonder Porterville peeps rent (about 45% of the population). Don’t let that number scare you, though, as there are plenty of apartments to go around, and even a few fancy retirement communities in town for those in their golden years.
Aside from the cheap rents, apartment living here is filled with perks. Complexes throughout town feature saunas, swimming pools, parking, concierge service and so on. Most are pet-friendly, too, so you’ll have no trouble moving in with your lap dog, guard dog or finicky feline. Porterville rental communities also know their audience. With a median age of 29, the city is relatively young and active, full of hard workers and those looking to get more bang for their buck. For this reason, the city is filled with fabulous apartment specials (waived fees, free month’s rent, cable included, etc.), short term/corporate leases and the ability to pay rent online, for those always on the go.
In every way, Porterville, California is offering up the good life, and how could you say no? Take a look at the listings in our database and grab yourself a great Porterville apartment. Happy hunting!
