Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH from $400 (31 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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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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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701 E Main
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

701 E Main

701 E Main StKent, OH 44240
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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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4247 Sabin Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

4247 Sabin Dr

4247 Sabin DrRootstown, OH 44272
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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 Kent neighborhood priced from $520. 1537 S Water St in the Kent neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College TowersEfficiency StandardStudio,1BA$520
1537 S Water StApt 41BR,1BA$650
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$689
414 E Summit St414-95BR,2BA$720
The Novo ApartmentsP-SStudio,1BA$725
Spaulding Loch1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$750
Lake Street ApartmentsStandard 1 BR1BR,1BA$850
Kent Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Green Acres Of Ravenna2 bed townhouse2BR,1BA$950
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage County area is the $1.18 price per square foot 2515 4 Bedroom Model at Hidden Pines Townhomes in the in the Kent neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Portage County apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Pinnacle Townhomes starting at $1,495 with a $1.11 price per square foot . 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.
Hidden Pines Townhomes2515 4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.18
Pinnacle TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
Indian Valley3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.92
Portage Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Waitlist3BR,2BA$1.31
Copper Creek ApartmentsCypress2BR,2BA$1.28
245 Greenview Dr, Unit 245 Private Suite245 Greenview Dr1BR,1BA$1.27
9038-9042 Maple Grove Rd3 Beds, 1 Baths3BR,1BA$1.13
Paloma Kent2/22BR,2BA$1.07
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1.22
477 S Chestnut St, Unit Downstairs477 S Chestnut St3BR,1BA$1.31

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 1537 S Water St which is listed at $650, while the average apartment in Portage County costs $1,977.

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 43 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 $636 which is $1,341 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage County.

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