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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. Shepherd Street Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio,1BA$1,295
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,300

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

As of June 23, 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
Olive Tree Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Riverwoods Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.59
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Sunset Gardens Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.62
Village LandingMonterey2BR,2BA$1.71
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.43
Shepherd Street Apartments165 Shepherd StStudio ,1BA$1.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Portal

What type of rentals are currently available in El Portal?

There are currently 44 Apartments for Rent in El Portal, CA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $8,500. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Portal ranging from $750 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in El Portal?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in El Portal ranges from $750 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,102.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in El Portal?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in El Portal range from $1,275 to $3,589, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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