Cheap Homes for Rent in Portage County, OH from $400 (17 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Portage County.

property at 6318 Ohio St

$495

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$495

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 12

6318 Ohio St

KentOH44240
property at 500 S Depeyster St

$575

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$575

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$575

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 3

property at 1831 Aries Ct

$599

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$599

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5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 10

1831 Aries Ct

KentOH44240

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property at 6300 Ohio St

$600

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$600

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$600

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 30

6300 Ohio St

KentOH44240

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property at 422 Fleeter Ct

$1,090

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$1,090

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

422 Fleeter Ct, Unit 422

422 Fleeter Ct
KentOH44240

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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 Pinewood Apartments in the Middlebury neighborhood priced from $689. Celeron Suites in the Crain neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pinewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$689
Celeron SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Novo ApartmentsP-SStudio,1BA$725
Villages at Franklin Crossing1x11BR,1BA$810
Lake Street ApartmentsStandard 1 BR1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH

As of March 24, 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
UNIVERSITY TOWNHOMES in KENTStudent Townhome 11BR,2.5BA$0.42
Portage Pointe Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath Waitlist3BR,2BA$1.25
4095 Karry Dr, Unit 24095 Karry Dr2BR,1BA$1.04
Settler's Landing ApartmentsB1S2BR,2BA$1.34
Spaulding Loch3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.10
Campus Pointe Kent2x2U2BR,2BA$0.97
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1.16
Villages at Franklin Crossing1x11BR,1BA$1.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Portage County

What type of rentals are currently available in Portage County?

There are currently 283 Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH with pricing that ranges from $495 to $3,717. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portage County ranging from $495 to $3,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portage County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portage County ranges from $495 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,637.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portage County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portage County range from $689 to $3,230, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $625 to $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $694.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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