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Davis Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis Creek Apartments

5419 Meredith StPortage, MI 49002
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Spring Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Manor

610 Mall DrPortage, MI 49024
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Austin View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Austin View

1525-1605 Bacon AvePortage, MI 49002
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Mulberry Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Point

2140 Sanibel IslandPortage, MI 49024
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Crossraods Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crossraods Village

6600 Constitution BlvdPortage, MI 49024
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Lincolnshire Townhouses
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire Townhouses

3437 Lincolnshire BlvdKalamazoo, MI 49001
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KALAMAZOO VILLAGES
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

KALAMAZOO VILLAGES

3840 S Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Candlewyck Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Candlewyck Apartments

100 E Candlewyck DrKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Waverly Flatz
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Flatz

1412 Banbury RdKalamazoo, MI 49001

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Apple Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Apple Ridge

2231 Flower StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Nottingham Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nottingham Manor

1615 Nottingham StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Portage, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portage Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage, MI is a Studio unit found at Kilgore Apartments (ANR Kalamazoo LDHA, LLC) in the Milwood neighborhood priced from $825. Candlewyck Apartments in the South Westnedge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $840. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kilgore Apartments (ANR Kalamazoo LDHA, LLC)LOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment...Studio,1BA$825
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase1BR,1BA$840
Goldentree Apartments1 Small1BR,1BA$875
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885
Chestnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Madeira ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$903
Peppertree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Timberwood CrossingStudio Ranch RenoStudio,1BA$930
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI

As of March 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement Model at Nu Michigan Ave in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the Three Bed Two Bath Model at KALAMAZOO VILLAGES starting at $1,038 with a $0.90 price per square foot in the South Westnedge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nu Michigan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement2BR,1BA$0.89
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
611 Regency WayB1p2BR,1BA$1.12
Forest Hills TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Waverly FlatzBloomfield2BR,1BA$1.11
Emerald Park ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.35
834 Lane Blvd, Unit 834 Lane Blvd. #2834 Lane Blvd1BR,1BA$1.16
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath East Phase1BR,1BA$1.24
132 Reed Ave, Unit 3132 Reed AveStudio ,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portage Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portage?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portage is at Kilgore Apartments (ANR Kalamazoo LDHA, LLC) listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Apartment is $840 at Candlewyck Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portage Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portage is starting from $885 at Oakhurst Apartments.

What is the most affordable Portage Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portage Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at KALAMAZOO VILLAGES and starts from $1,038.

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