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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in El Portal?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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El Portal Studio Apartments | $1,180 | $975 | $1,300 |
El Portal 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $1,250 | $2,824 |
El Portal 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,848 | $685 | $3,436 |
El Portal 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,275 | $3,463 |
El Portal 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $599 | $1,855 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in El Portal, CA and Nearby
As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Portal area is the $1.17 price per square foot Windsor Model at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community in the in the Claremont Reserve in Atwater neighborhood starting from $1,855. The second greatest value El Portal apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at 725 Linden starting at $2,395 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the Madera neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for El Portal apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | Windsor | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
725 Linden | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
Vista Del Sol Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Riverwoods Apartments | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.59 |
Summerwoods Apartments | 3x2.5 with Garage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.54 |
Sunset Gardens Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
Granville | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Shepherd Street Apartments | 165 Shepherd St | Studio ,1BA | $1.62 |
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Getting Around El Portal, CA
Walk Score®
18 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
23 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap El Portal Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in El Portal?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in El Portal is at 2355 K St listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom El Portal Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom El Portal Apartment is $1,324 at Castle 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 $685 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 Granville and starts from $1,755.
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