Cheap Homes for Rent in Portage, MI from $700 (12 Rentals)

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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 $790. Waverly Flatz in the Milwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard1BR,1BA$790
Waverly FlatzLakeview1BR,1BA$810
Golden Tree Apartments, A 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$830
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$855
Walnut Trail ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Standard1BR,1BA$870

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $1.33 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Denway Circle Apartments in the in the Milwood neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 6063 Briarcliff Path starting at $1,095 with a $1.26 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.
Denway Circle ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.33
6063 Briarcliff Path2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.26
611 Regency WayA21BR,1BA$1.34
Waverly FlatzArcadia1BR,1BA$1.31
Emerald Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase1BR,1BA$1.36
Pines West ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Briarwood Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Chestnut Hills Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Oakhurst Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portage

What type of rentals are currently available in Portage?

There are currently 116 Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI with pricing that ranges from $700 to $5,223. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portage ranging from $750 to $3,425.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portage?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portage ranges from $750 to $3,425 with an average monthly rent of $1,764.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portage?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portage range from $1,405 to $5,223, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $999 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,640.

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