
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage, OH from $500 (28 Rentals)
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Charing Cross

James- Marie Court

236 Ash Ave
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Bowling Green Village

Lamplight Court Apartments

Winthrop Terrace - Bowling Green

Varsity Square

Perry Lake Village

1038 Prouty Ave

1303 Western Ave
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106 Taft Blvd

2580 Broadway St

413 S Enterprise St

123 S Masters Ct

208 Eldred Ave

1310 Almon Ave

837 Colburn St
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2237 Broadway St

428 S Main St

435 Cowen St

1355 Bensch Dr

921 National Ave

1752 Finch St

336 Colburn St
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Portage, OH Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portage?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portage Studio Apartments | $607 | $590 | $650 |
Portage 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $615 | $2,150 |
Portage 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $755 | $2,995 |
Portage 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,271 | $1,700 | $2,795 |
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Cheapest Available Portage Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage, OH is a Studio unit found at The Vue @ 214 Apartments priced from $590. James- Marie Court has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $615. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Vue @ 214 Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $590 |
James- Marie Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
Perry Lake Village | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Lober Westbrook | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Summit Terrace | Frieda | 2BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Steedman Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,118 |
The Villas at Green Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Waterstone Landing | The Lakeshore | 2BR,2BA | $1,399 |
The Residences At Carronade | The Rainfall | 2BR,2BA | $1,423 |
Mosaic at Levis Commons | A2 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,459 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, OH and Nearby
As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Villa Model at The Colony at Waterville Landing in the starting from $1,749. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the Forestwood Model at Redwood Perrysburg Woodmont Drive starting at $1,736 with a $1.34 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Colony at Waterville Landing | 2 Bedroom Villa | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Redwood Perrysburg Woodmont Drive | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Redwood Perrysburg Fort Meigs Road | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
The Residences At Carronade | The Fountain Spring | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Preston Gardens | Promenade (Two On-Suite Bathrooms) | 2BR,2BA | $1.47 |
Steedman Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
The Villas at Green Meadows | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Summit Terrace | Frieda | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Lober Westbrook | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
James- Marie Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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Getting Around Portage, OH
Walk Score®
11 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portage Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Apartment is $615 at James- Marie Court.
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 $1,059 at Summit Terrace.
What is the most affordable Portage Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Portage Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Waterstone Landing and starts from $1,875.
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