Cheap Homes for Rent in Portage County, OH from $500 (15 Rentals)

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

property at 641 S Water St

$500

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$500

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

641 S Water St

KentOH44240
property at 2505 Meloy Rd

$590

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$590

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$590

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 8

2505 Meloy Rd

KentOH44240
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, Unit 422

422 Fleeter Ct
KentOH44240

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property at 5217 Cline Rd

$1,290

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$1,290

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

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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
Celeron SuitesStudioStudio,1BA$725
The Novo ApartmentsP-SStudio,1BA$725
Spaulding Loch1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH

As of May 09, 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
345 Flats4x2 Standard4BR,2BA$0.58
4095 Karry Dr, Unit 24095 Karry Dr2BR,1BA$1.04
PebblebrookHampton2BR,1BA$1.15
Campus Pointe Kent2x2U2BR,2BA$0.97
Gold Zone HorizonVista1BR,1BA$1.16
Portage Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waitlist1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Portage County

What type of rentals are currently available in Portage County?

There are currently 288 Apartments for Rent in Portage County, OH with pricing that ranges from $520 to $3,762. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portage County ranging from $500 to $3,395.

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 $500 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,576.

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 $699 to $3,295, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,395. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $590 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $714.

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