
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI from $400 (50 Rentals)
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The Oaks on Maria

Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+)

Forest View Apartments

Total Monthly Price
800 Shaurette St, Unit A

Berkshire at The Grove

North Side Yard

Countryside Apartment Homes

WYNDMERE ESTATES

Village Apartments (St. Pt.)
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Parkdale Apartments

Whiting Avenue Estates

Park Place Apartments

Prentice Arms

Heritage Square Apartments

Total Monthly Price
805 Prentice St, Unit 201

Hickory Drive & Pinecrest Community

900 3rd St

Parkview Apartments

Hometown Apartments
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Edgewater Manor

Autumn Ridge

Plover Apartments

Sonstra Apartments

Wilshire Woods Sommer Apartments

Rustic Manor

Fourth Avenue Apartments

Hillside Manor

2831 Chestnut Dr

Concord Apartments
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Pineview Apartments

Oxford Point Apartments

Northpoint Apartments

Regency Manor

Washington Square

Tall Timbers

Golden Sands

Bush Court

Maplewood Apartments

Water Point
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376 Lincoln St

366 Lincoln St

Stevens House

IW-West

Michigan Terrace (St. Pt.)

385 Cross St

1001 Park St

Castle Point

Wilson Meadows

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 | $1,046 | $845 | $1,450 |
| Portage County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $490 | $1,527 |
| Portage County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,341 | $593 | $2,295 |
| Portage County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $679 | $2,200 |
| Portage County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $907 | $605 | $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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks on Maria | 1 Bedroom (B1) | 1BR,1BA | $520 |
| Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+) | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $533 |
| Berkshire at The Grove | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $731 |
| Tall Timbers | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $785 |
| Countryside Apartment Homes | 1x1 650sf | 1BR,1BA | $859 |
| IW-West | Pine 1 | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Village Apartments (St. Pt.) | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upper | 2BR,2BA | $869 |
| North Side Yard | S1 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $880 |
| Prentice Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath Lower | 2BR,1BA | $959 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI
As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage County area is the $1.00 price per square foot 3321 Echo Dells Ave Model at 3321 Echo Dells Ave, Unit 3323 in the starting from $1,410. The second greatest value Portage County apartment is the Willow 3 BR 2 B Lower Model at Willow Estates Apartment Community starting at $1,470 with a $1.16 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3321 Echo Dells Ave, Unit 3323 | 3321 Echo Dells Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| Willow Estates Apartment Community | Willow 3 BR 2 B Lower | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| The Reserve Student Apartments | 4BR/2BA - Schmeeckle Deluxe | 4BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+) | Two Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.93 |
| Edgewood | WOOD - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| Paradise Apartments | 2 BED 2 BATH - DETACHED GARAGE | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Tall Timbers | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| WYNDMERE ESTATES | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Village Apartments (St. Pt.) | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Berkshire at The Grove | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
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 $1,232.
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 7 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 $327 which is $905 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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