
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage, PA from $400 (27 Rentals)
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Sunbrook Manor

Greensburg Collection Apartments
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Blue Ridge Efficiency Apartments

Wehnwood Court Apartments

Toll House Apartments

Brookside Apartments

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Mount Union Senior Lofts
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The Penn Quarters - The Bricks

Maple by Traverse Commons

Slate Creek Apartments & Townhomes

126 Sunflower Ln

919 Sunshine Ave

203 Main St
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803 1/2 Vickroy Ave

611 Messenger St

R165 Frederick St

2008 Forest Hills Dr
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983 2nd St

701 Demuth St
Portage, PA 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 | $596 | $505 | $700 |
Portage 1 Bedroom Apartments | $734 | $440 | $1,700 |
Portage 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,113 | $540 | $3,300 |
Portage 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,186 | $440 | $1,950 |
Portage 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,291 | $420 | $2,350 |
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Cheapest Available Portage Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage, PA is a 4 Beds unit found at Traverse Commons priced from $420. Wehnwood Court Apartments in the Downtown Altoona neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. 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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Traverse Commons | Elm - 4bed/4.5Bath Semester Special - Single Room | 4BR,4BA | $420 |
Wehnwood Court Apartments | Model SS | 2BR,2BA | $700 |
Toll House Apartments | Junior | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Mount Union Senior Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $753 |
The Penn Quarters - The Bricks | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Maple by Traverse Commons | Maple on Philly - 1Bed 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Greensburg Collection Apartments | 406 Centre Arms 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
746 Park Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $800 |
Aspen Woods Townhomes | One Bedroom Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Luxor Gardens Apartments | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, PA and Nearby
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $0.62 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at 746 Park Ave in the starting from $800. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 954 Bedford St starting at $850 with a $0.65 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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746 Park Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.62 |
954 Bedford St | 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.65 |
Traverse Commons | A-3/3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.88 |
Wehnwood Court Apartments | Model - D | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.83 |
Hickory Meadow | 3 Bedroom Unit | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.81 |
The Cottages on Campus | 3 Bed | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.70 |
Mount Union Senior Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Altoona Student Housing | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.46 |
Heritage Square | 2 bedrooms 2nd & 3rd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Aspen Woods Townhomes | One Bedroom with Half Bath | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
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Walk Score®
58 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $440 at Traverse Commons.
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 $540 at Traverse Commons.
What is the most affordable Portage Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Portage Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Traverse Commons and starts from $440.
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