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Cheapest Available El Portal Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in El Portal, CA is a Studio unit found at Lakeland Apartments in the Mariposa neighborhood priced from $1,050. Brookdale Gardens in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable El Portal apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakeland ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Grand Resort Apartments2 Bedroom Bungalow2BR,1BA$1,345

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

As of July 29, 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 Bedroom Model at 725 Linden starting at $2,150 with a $1.63 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
725 Linden2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.63
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
Summerwoods Apartments3x2.5 with Garage2BR,2.5BA$1.54
Madera Villa2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Bear Creek Park & Creekside ApartmentsCypress Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.72
The VillagesHarvard1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about El Portal

What type of rentals are currently available in El Portal?

There are currently 57 Apartments for Rent in El Portal, CA with pricing that ranges from $574 to $3,220. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in El Portal ranging from $1,000 to $3,200.

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 $1,000 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,947.

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 $1,090 to $3,220, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $574.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.