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4130 Bishop Ave

PortageMI49002
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444 Garland St

KalamazooMI49001

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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

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Portage

What type of rentals are currently available in Portage?

There are currently 117 Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI with pricing that ranges from $705 to $5,852. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portage ranging from $750 to $6,250.

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 $6,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,638.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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