Port Arthur Security Deposit Calculator (2026) — Free
One missed deadline. One wrong deduction. That's all it takes to owe 3x penalties in Port Arthur. Calculate your exact limits before it costs you.
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Port Arthur Security Deposit by Unit Size
Here are the amounts at Port Arthur's current Fair Market Rents:
| Unit Size | Median Rent | Max Deposit | Penalty Risk |
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| Studio | $892/mo | No limit | $2,676 |
| 1-Bedroom | $898/mo | No limit | $2,694 |
| 2-Bedroom | $1,103/mo | No limit | $3,309 |
| 3-Bedroom | $1,446/mo | No limit | $4,338 |
| 4-Bedroom | $1,732/mo | No limit | $5,196 |
Rents based on HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026) for Jefferson County.
Penalty Warning
If you fail to return the deposit within 30 days, a Port Arthur tenant can sue for up to 3x the amount wrongfully withheld, plus attorney fees. Tenant may recover 3x the wrongfully withheld amount plus $100 and attorney fees for bad faith
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Reviewed by Rachid Abadli
Founder & CEO, LeaseBase · Sacramento landlord · Self-managing since 2019
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