Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH from $400 (29 Rentals)

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Valley Hills
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley Hills

4364 Sandy Lake RdRavenna, OH 44266
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Storer Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Storer Suites

1773 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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846 S Diamond St
1 Bedroom Apartments

846 S Diamond St

846 S Diamond StRavenna, OH 44266
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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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The University Inn
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The University Inn

540-542 Water StKent, OH 44240
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Four Seasons at Kent
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Four Seasons at Kent

5956 Horning RdKent, OH 44240
Senior Living
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Avant 220
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Avant 220

250 S Depeyster StKent, OH 44240
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4247 Sabin Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4247 Sabin Dr

4247 Sabin DrRootstown, OH 44272
Corporate Housing
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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

When searching for a roommate, follow this list of essential steps and set clear expectations to create a solid foundation for a harmonious living situation.

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Residences on Lake
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Residences on Lake

1128 Lake StKent, OH 44240
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Cheapest Available Portage County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage County, OH is a Studio unit found at College Towers in the Crain neighborhood priced from $520. Pinewood Apartments in the Middlebury neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $689. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$689
The Novo ApartmentsP-SStudio,1BA$725
Celeron SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$725
Spaulding Loch1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$750
Dartmouth PlaceStudio One Bath StandardStudio,1BA$780
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Lake Street ApartmentsStandard 1 BR1BR,1BA$850
Rowanoake ApartmentsThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1,050
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH

As of May 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage County area is the $1.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Pinnacle Townhomes in the starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Portage County apartment is the 5 Bedroom - Per Person Rate (4 Total) Model at East Townhomes at Whitehall Blvd starting at $639 with a $0.43 price per square foot in the Brady Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinnacle TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.00
East Townhomes at Whitehall Blvd5 Bedroom - Per Person Rate (4 Total)5BR,3BA$0.43
Gold Zone ValleyRider3BR,2BA$1.33
Hidden Pines TownhomesDeluxe4BR,2BA$0.40
Portage Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Waitlist3BR,2BA$1.31
Campus Pointe Kent3x3U3BR,3BA$0.62
PebblebrookHampton2BR,1BA$1.15
University OaksC2P Floor Plan (Renovated): Limited Availability3BR,2BA$0.75
Paloma Kent2/22BR,2BA$1.07
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1.16

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portage County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Portage County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portage County is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portage County?

The cheapest apartment in Portage County is Spaulding Loch which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Portage County costs $1,700.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portage County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 44 regular apartments in Portage County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Portage County?

Cheap apartments in Portage County have an average cost of $355 which is $1,345 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage County.

Expert Rental Resources

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