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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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2355 K St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2355 K St

2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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1680-1695 Ellen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1680-1695 Ellen Ave

1680-1695 Ellen AveMerced, CA 95341
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El Portal, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available El Portal Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Portal, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $544. Lakeland Apartments in the Mariposa neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Portal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merced StationD24BR,4BA$544
Lakeland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Osito Apartments2x1 Deluxe FL22BR,1BA$1,075
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Grand Resort Apartments2 Bedroom Bungalow2BR,1BA$1,345
Madera West Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,350
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Willow Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,499
The VillagesHarvard1BR,1BA$1,500
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Portal, CA and Nearby

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the El Portal area is the $1.56 price per square foot Santa Teresa Model at Dominion Courtyard Villas in the in the Woodward Park neighborhood starting from $2,509. The second greatest value El Portal apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Vista Del Sol Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Mariposa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Portal apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Dominion Courtyard VillasSanta Teresa3BR,2.5BA$1.56
Vista Del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Bear Creek NorthThe Lagoon Remodel2BR,2BA$1.61
Castle Vista Senior Duplex CommunityLancaster3BR,2BA$1.38
Riverwoods Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Bear Creek Park & Creekside ApartmentsSycamore Upstairs3BR,2BA$1.50
Madera Villa2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Portal Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Portal Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Portal Apartment is $1,075 at Osito Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom El Portal Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in El Portal is starting from $675 at Merced Station.

What is the most affordable El Portal Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap El Portal Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Osito Apartments and starts from $1,500.

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