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property at 1605 Bacon Ave

$750 - $912

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1605 Bacon Ave

PortageMI49002
property at 1730 Redstock Ave

$850

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1730 Redstock Ave

PortageMI49024

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Spring Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Manor

610 Mall DrPortage, MI 49024
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Davis Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Davis Creek Apartments

5419 Meredith StPortage, MI 49002
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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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property at 132 Reed St

$650 - $1,125

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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132 Reed St

KalamazooMI49001

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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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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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Candlewyck Apartments
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Candlewyck Apartments

100 E Candlewyck DrKalamazoo, 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 in the Milwood neighborhood priced from $825. Goldentree Apartments in the Milwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kilgore ApartmentsLOW INCOME! STUDENTS WELCOME! Kilgore Apartment...Studio,1BA$825
Goldentree Apartments1 Small1BR,1BA$875
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$885
Waverly FlatzLakeview1BR,1BA$910
Timberwood CrossingStudio Ranch RenoStudio,1BA$930
Madeira ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$934
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$965
Peppertree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two-Story Model at Foxwood and The Hermitage in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $2,140. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement Model at Nu Michigan Ave starting at $1,625 with a $0.90 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.
Foxwood and The HermitageTwo Bedroom Two-Story2BR,2.5BA$1.10
Nu Michigan Ave2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement2BR,1BA$0.90
611 Regency WayB1p2BR,1BA$1.28
Candlewyck Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase2BR,1BA$1.22
Pines West ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41
Cedar Trail Apartments2 Bedroom Large Renovated2BR,1BA$1.42
Chestnut Hills Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.46
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36

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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 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 $875 at Goldentree 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.

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