Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI from $600 (56 Rentals)

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5923 Angling Rd, Unit B
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5923 Angling RdPortage, MI 49024
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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
Senior Living
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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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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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Waverly Flatz
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Flatz

1412 Banbury RdKalamazoo, 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
Peppertree Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925
Timberwood CrossingStudio Ranch RenoStudio,1BA$930
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$949
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
755 Buchanan Ave1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $0.76 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Basement Model at Nu Michigan Ave in the in the Colony Farm neighborhood starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the Renovated Two Bed/Two Bath 1200 sq ft Model at Saddle Creek Apartments starting at $1,615 with a $1.35 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 Bath w/ Basement2BR,1BA$0.76
Saddle Creek ApartmentsRenovated Two Bed/Two Bath 1200 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.35
KALAMAZOO VILLAGESThree Bed Two Bath3BR,2BA$0.90
611 Regency WayB22BR,1BA$1.09
Waverly FlatzManistee Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.24
132 Reed Ave132 Reed Ave2BR,1BA$1.10
Candlewyck Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase2BR,1BA$1.23
Cedar Trail Apartments2 Bedroom Large with Balcony Renovated2BR,1BA$1.33
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
10307 Sprinkle Rd, Unit 110307 Sprinkle Rd2BR,1BA$1.19

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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 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.

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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