Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN from $500 (41 Rentals)

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$890 - $995

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54 College Ave

ValparaisoIN46383

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Pioneer Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

101 Chicago StValparaiso, IN 46383
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Villa Moderne Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Moderne Apartments

1405-1411 Chicago StValparaiso, IN 46383
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Meridian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian Apartments

6435 Evergreen AvePortage, IN 46368
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Colombia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colombia Apartments

500 Indiana AveValparaiso, IN 46383
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Anderson Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anderson Crossing

785 Baltimore RdValparaiso, IN 46385
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2400 Dixie Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2400 Dixie Dr

2400 Dixie DrPortage, IN 46368
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Jefferson Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Jefferson Apartments

52-54 College AveValparaiso, IN 46383
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Liberty Farm
3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Farm

76 E US Highway 6Valparaiso, IN 46383
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Mayfield Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

156-364 Mayfield AveValparaiso, IN 46383
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Swanson Court Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Swanson Court Apartments

5656 Willowdale LnPortage, IN 46368
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Orchard Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Orchard Apartments

700 Waverly RdPorter, IN 46304
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Stoney Meadow Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoney Meadow Apartments

1603 Firestone LnValparaiso, IN 46383
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353 Morgan Blvd
Studio Apartments

353 Morgan Blvd

353 Morgan BlvdValparaiso, IN 46383
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555 Locust St
1 Bedroom Apartments

555 Locust St

555 S Locust StValparaiso, IN 46383
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357 Greenwich St
1 Bedroom Apartments

357 Greenwich St

357 Greenwich StValparaiso, IN 46383

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610 Wabash Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

610 Wabash Ave

610 Wabash AveChesterton, IN 46304
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Wabash Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wabash Apartments

608 Wabash AveChesterton, IN 46304
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East Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

East Pointe Apartments

226 Legend DrValparaiso, IN 46383
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Porter Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Porter Ridge Apartments

1101-1201 W Porter AveChesterton, IN 46304
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Aspen Pines
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aspen Pines

506 W 1100 NChesterton, IN 46304
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409 S Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

409 S Maple St

409 S Maple StKouts, IN 46347

Cheapest Available Porter County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Porter County, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at State Place Apartment Homes in the Porter County neighborhood priced from $1,005. Viewpointe Apartment Homes in the Banta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,072. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Porter County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State Place Apartment Homes1X11BR,1BA$1,005
Viewpointe Apartment HomesG- 2BD2BR,1BA$1,072
205 Michigan1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Willow Creekdanbury1BR,1BA$1,160
Williamsburg ValparaisoTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1,214
Andover Park1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Floor Plan A1BR,1BA$1,219
Deer Run Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1BA$1,250
The Linc ValpoThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN

As of July 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Porter County area is the $1.31 price per square foot Two Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Lake Pointe Apartment Homes in the in the Garyton neighborhood starting from $1,745. The second greatest value Porter County apartment is the The Indigo Model at The Enclave starting at $1,675 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Porter County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Porter County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Pointe Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.31
The EnclaveThe Indigo2BR,2BA$1.27
Deer Run Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Chandana Pointe ApartmentsThe Tuscany2BR,2BA$1.36
212 Logan St212 Logan St2BR,1BA$1.30
Williamsburg ValparaisoTwo Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.34
519 Union St, Unit Garden Unit519 Union St2BR,1BA$1.33
Viewpointe Apartment HomesJ-2 BD2BR,1BA$1.35
Vale Park Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.71
205 Michigan1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.57

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Porter County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Porter County?

The cheapest apartment in Porter County is State Place Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Porter County costs $2,006.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Porter County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Porter County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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