
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage, OH from $600 (24 Rentals)
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James- Marie Court

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Bowling Green Village

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Winthrop Terrace - Bowling Green

Summit Terrace

Perry Lake Village

1038 Prouty Ave

662 Spencer St

1303 Western Ave

2580 Broadway St

106 Taft Blvd
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226 Langdon St

1310 Almon Ave

837 Colburn St

3330 Arlington Ave

17522 S Pansy Ln

1020 Liberty St
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208 Eldred Ave

802 Wright Ave
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 | $600 | $600 | $600 |
Portage 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,379 | $615 | $2,245 |
Portage 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,708 | $751 | $2,995 |
Portage 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,395 | $2,927 |
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Cheapest Available Portage Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at James- Marie Court priced from $615. Bowling Green Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $770. 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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James- Marie Court | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $615 |
Bowling Green Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Perry Lake Village | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Waterstone Landing | The Islander | 2BR,2BA | $1,313 |
The Residences At Carronade | The Waterfall 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1,449 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, OH and Nearby
As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $1.41 price per square foot Trellis with Loft Model at Preston Gardens in the starting from $1,999. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the Twinplex Villa With Sunroom Model at Summerfield Villas starting at $2,197 with a $1.60 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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Preston Gardens | Trellis with Loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
Summerfield Villas | Twinplex Villa With Sunroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
The Colony at Waterville Landing | 2 Bedroom Villa | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
The Residences At Carronade | The Fountain Spring 2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Redwood Perrysburg Fort Meigs Road | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Redwood Perrysburg Woodmont Drive | Forestwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Fountain Point Villas | Twinplex Villa Without Sunroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Rivers Edge Villas | Multi-Family Villa - Interior | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Bowling Green Village | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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 $875 at Bowling Green Village.
What is the most affordable Portage Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Portage Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Perry Lake Village and starts from $1,395.
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