Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI from $490 (27 Rentals)

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900 3rd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 3rd St

900 3rd StStevens Point, WI 54481
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Parkview Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Apartments

1901 Texas AveStevens Point, WI 54481
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Hometown Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hometown Apartments

2809 Frontenac AveStevens Point, WI 54481
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Edgewater Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgewater Manor

1450 Water StStevens Point, WI 54481
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Autumn Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Autumn Ridge

301 Lindbergh AveStevens Point, WI 54481
Student Housing
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Plover Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Plover Apartments

2830-2850 Plover Springs RdPlover, WI 54467
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Sonstra Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sonstra Apartments

2700 5th AveStevens Point, WI 54481
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Rustic Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rustic Manor

396 W Grand AveRosholt, WI 54473
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Fourth Avenue Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fourth Avenue Apartments

1601-1609 4th AveStevens Point, WI 54481
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Concord Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Apartments

3309 Bush StStevens Point, WI 54481
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Hillside Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Manor

386 Wilson StAmherst, WI 54406
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2831 Chestnut Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2831 Chestnut Dr

2831 Chestnut DrPlover, WI 54467
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Oxford Point Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oxford Point Apartments

740 Vincent CtStevens Point, WI 54481
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Pineview Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Pineview Apartments

632 2nd St NStevens Point, WI 54481
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Northpoint Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northpoint Apartments

1216 Northpoint DrStevens Point, WI 54481
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Regency Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Manor

808 Whiting AveStevens Point, WI 54481
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Washington Square
2 Bedroom Apartments

Washington Square

2710-2740 Washington AvePlover, WI 54467
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Tall Timbers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tall Timbers

3531 Jackson AvePlover, WI 54467
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Golden Sands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Sands

2941-2951 Bea Jay LnPlover, WI 54467

Cheapest Available Portage County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Oaks on Maria priced from $520. Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $533. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Oaks on Maria1 Bedroom (B1)1BR, 1BA$520
Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+)One-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$533
Berkshire at The Grove1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$731
Bush Court1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$849
IW-WestPine 11BR, 1BA$865
Michigan Terrace (St. Pt.)3 Bed 1 Bath Upper3BR, 1BA$899
Countryside Apartment Homes2x1 850sf2BR, 1BA$919
Wilson Meadows1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$950
Prentice Arms2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR, 1BA$959

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI

As of September 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage County area is the $0.25 price per square foot 5BD 2.5BA Model at The Doolittle starting from $450. The second greatest value Portage County apartment is the 1556 Pine St Model at 1556 Pine St, Unit 1 starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 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.
The Doolittle5BD 2.5BA5BR, 2.5BA$0.25
1556 Pine St, Unit 11556 Pine St2BR, 1BA$1.12
Sunset Terrace151313BR, 1.5BA$0.92
Forest View Apartments3BR/ 1.5BA3BR, 1.5BA$0.85
270 Shannon Ct, Unit #2270 Shannon Ct3BR, 1.5BA$1.04
Prentice Arms2 Bed 1 Bath Lower Patio2BR, 1BA$1.02
Hickory Drive & Pinecrest CommunitySenior 55+ 2 Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.11
Allyson Court Apartments2 Bedroom A/B Building Upper2BR, 1BA$1.11
Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+)One-Bedroom1BR, 1BA$0.64
1531 College Ave, Unit Upper1531 College Ave1BR, 1BA$1.00

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 $959.

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

The cheapest apartment in Portage County is The Oaks on Maria which is listed at $520, while the average apartment in Portage County costs $1,210.

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 23 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 $757 which is $453 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage County.

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