
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI from $400 (53 Rentals)
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Forest View Apartments

2724 4th Ave

200 Minnesota Ave

2623 5th Ave

Bush Court

Village Apartments (St. Pt.)

2615 5th Ave

Countryside Apartment Homes

601 Pulaski Pl
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WYNDMERE ESTATES

Berkshire Stevens Point - Seniors (55+)

2314 Prairie St

2310 Prairie St

Stevens House

Parkdale Apartments

Hickory Drive and Pinecrest Apartments

Prentice Arms

Paradise Apartments

Whiting Avenue Estates
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1209 Franklin St

3150 Rosalie Pkwy

Park Place Apartments

Heritage Square Apartments

Allyson Court Apartments

North Side Yard

448 Frederick St

525 North Point Dr

Townhomes of Craftsman Village

bantr Stevens Point
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Parkview Apartments

Autumn Ridge

Plover Apartments

Sonstra Apartments

Wilshire Woods Sommer Apartments

Rustic Manor

Fourth Avenue Apartments

Concord Apartments

Hillside Manor

2831 Chestnut Dr
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Pineview Apartments

Oxford Point Apartments

Northpoint Apartments

Regency Manor

Washington Square

Golden Sands Apartments

Maplewood Apartments

Water Point

Michigan Terrace (St. Pt.)

385 Cross St
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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 | $1,113 | $995 | $1,450 |
| Portage County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,082 | $497 | $1,500 |
| Portage County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,283 | $728 | $1,899 |
| Portage County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $952 | $1,900 |
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Cheapest Available Portage County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage County, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at WOODSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTS priced from $597. Forest View Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $614. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $597 |
| Forest View Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $614 |
| Bush Court | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $759 |
| Village Apartments (St. Pt.) | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upper | 2BR,2BA | $799 |
| Michigan Terrace (St. Pt.) | 3 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 3BR,1BA | $849 |
| IW-West | Pine 1 | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Stevens House | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Remodeled | 1BR,1BA | $879 |
| Hickory Drive and Pinecrest Apartments | Senior 55+ 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Countryside Apartment Homes | 2x1 850sf | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Prentice Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper Corner | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage County, WI
As of January 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage County area is the $0.64 price per square foot 3b50 Model at Townhomes of Craftsman Village in the starting from $999. The second greatest value Portage County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms Upper Model at PINE HAVEN starting at $1,330 with a $1.02 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townhomes of Craftsman Village | 3b50 | 3BR,2.5BA | $0.64 |
| PINE HAVEN | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms Upper | 2BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Whiting Avenue Estates | 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
| WOODSIDE VILLAGE APARTMENTS | 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.65 |
| Edge | WOOD - 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Prentice Arms | 2 Bed 1 Bath Upper Corner | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Countryside Apartment Homes | 2x1 w/dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| Village Apartments (St. Pt.) | 2 Bed 2 Bath Upper - Full Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Michigan Terrace (St. Pt.) | 3 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 3BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Forest View Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.77 |
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 $899.
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 $2,515.
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 9 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 $219 which is $2,296 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage County.
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