
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI from $400 (50 Rentals)
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WOODSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Forest View Apartments

Berkshire at The Grove

3825 Robert Pl

Bush Court

2716 4th Ave

Total Monthly Price
3701 Robert Pl, Unit 100, Unit 100

Countryside Apartment Homes

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Village Apartments (St. Pt.)

Parkdale Apartments

Hickory Drive & Pinecrest Community

Prentice Arms

North Side Yard

Whiting Avenue Estates

Heritage Square Apartments

2124 Vermont Ave

Total Monthly Price
805 Prentice St, Unit 201, Unit 201

Allyson Court Apartments
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bantr Stevens Point

Paradise Apartments

900 3rd St

Parkview Apartments

Hometown Apartments

Edgewater Manor

Autumn Ridge

Plover Apartments

Sonstra Apartments

Wilshire Woods Sommer Apartments
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Rustic Manor

Fourth Avenue Apartments

Hillside Manor

2831 Chestnut Dr

Concord Apartments

Pineview Apartments

Oxford Point Apartments

Northpoint Apartments

Regency Manor

Washington Square
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Golden Sands

Maplewood Apartments

Water Point

Michigan Terrace (St. Pt.)

Stevens House

IW-West

River View Apartment Community

Wilson Meadows

Castle Point

Townhomes of Craftsman Village
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Portage County, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portage County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portage County Studio Apartments | $1,072 | $925 | $1,450 |
| Portage County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $487 | $1,550 |
| Portage County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,299 | $593 | $2,295 |
| Portage County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,469 | $679 | $2,500 |
| Portage County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $804 | $555 | $1,680 |
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Cheapest Available Portage County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Forest View Apartments priced from $614. Berkshire at The Grove has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $731. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest View Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $614 |
| Berkshire at The Grove | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
| IW-West | Pine 1 | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Prentice Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper Corner | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
| Countryside Apartment Homes | 2x1 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $919 |
| North Side Yard | S1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| bantr Stevens Point | Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $999 |
| Paradise Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH - DETACHED GARAGE | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Grove TownHomes | 3 BD Town Home | 3BR,2BA | $1,035 |
| Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+) | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1,052 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI
As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage County area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3 BD Town Home Model at The Grove TownHomes in the starting from $1,035. The second greatest value Portage County apartment is the 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Upper Corner Model at PINE HAVEN starting at $1,200 with a $1.13 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove TownHomes | 3 BD Town Home | 3BR,2BA | $0.70 |
| PINE HAVEN | 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom Upper Corner | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+) | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Edgewood | WATER/White - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Prentice Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper Corner | 2BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Allyson Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom A/B Building Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Paradise Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH - ATTACHED GARAGE | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Countryside Apartment Homes | 2x1 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Forest View Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
| IW-West | Pine 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
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 $1,052.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portage County?
The cheapest apartment in Portage County is Forest View Apartments which is listed at $614, while the average apartment in Portage County costs $4,145.
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 4 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 $341 which is $3,804 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage County.
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