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Swiss Colony
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$1,350 - $2,200
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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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Merced Horizons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merced Horizons

3786 Horizons AveMerced, CA 95348
property at 22868 Black Hawk Dr

$1,685

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22868 Black Hawk Dr

Twain HarteCA95383

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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 $529. 617 W Santa Fe Ave in the Gateways neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Portal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merced StationD24BR,4BA$529
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295
Madera West Apartments1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1,300
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow1BR,1BA$1,345
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Willow Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,450
The VillagesYale2BR,2BA$1,510
Park Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Downstairs1BR,1BA$1,553

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

As of April 07, 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 640 Mainberry #102 Model at Los Arcos Townhomes starting at $2,200 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
Los Arcos Townhomes640 Mainberry #1023BR,2BA$1.38
Vista Del Sol Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.38
Olive Tree Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Castle Vista Senior Duplex CommunityLancaster3BR,2BA$1.38
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.20
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43

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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 $895 at 617 W Santa Fe Ave.

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 $660 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 Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community and starts from $1,705.

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