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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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Winchell Way Apartments
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$1,238 - $1,336

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Winchell Way Apartments

3740 Winchell WayKalamazoo, MI 49008
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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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Portage, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portage Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Davis Creek Apartments in the Milwood neighborhood priced from $815. Kilgore Apartments in the Milwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$815
Kilgore ApartmentsStudio | One BathStudio,1BA$825
Goldentree Apartments1 Small1BR,1BA$875
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885
Briargate ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$925
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
755 Buchanan Ave1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$955
Madeira ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$956

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Nu Michigan Ave in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the 2001 Waite Ave Model at 2001 Waite Ave, Unit #2 starting at $1,650 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Colony Farm 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 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
2001 Waite Ave, Unit #22001 Waite Ave2BR,1BA$1.32
The View Apartments and TownhomesRenovated 2-Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.41
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
Forest Hills TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Candlewyck Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase2BR,1BA$1.23
Pines West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Chestnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Briargate Apartments listed at $925.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Apartment is $815 at Davis Creek 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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