Portland rent movement remained in negative territory entering the second half of the year, down 0.1% on a trailing three-month basis through August. Meanwhile, performance at the national level held up better, with rent growth at 0.2%. Portland rates also dropped year-over-year, at -1.5%, while the national average was up 1.5%. Meanwhile, occupancy in stabilized assets fell 90 basis points in the 12 months ending in July, to 94.9%, close to the 95.0% U.S. figure<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n