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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 2 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $685. Olive Tree Apartments in the Chemurgic neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Portal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merced StationB2-42BR,2BA$685
Olive Tree Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,295
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295

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

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the El Portal area is the $1.61 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at 725 Linden in the in the Mariposa neighborhood starting from $2,350. 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.
725 Linden3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Vista Del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Riverwoods Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.55
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Sunset Gardens Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.62
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.43
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62
Granville Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90
Olive Tree Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.73

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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

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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 $1,295 at Olive Tree 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 Summerwoods Apartments and starts from $1,775.

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