Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN from $500 (40 Rentals)

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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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Colombia Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Colombia Apartments

500 Indiana AveValparaiso, IN 46383
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Meridian Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Meridian Apartments

6435 Evergreen AvePortage, IN 46368
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Anderson Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anderson Crossing

785 Baltimore RdValparaiso, IN 46385
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610 Union St
Studio Apartments

610 Union St

610 Union StValparaiso, IN 46383
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Liberty Farm
3 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Farm

76 E US Highway 6Valparaiso, IN 46383
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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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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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Canden Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canden Crossing

6021 Canden AvePortage, IN 46368
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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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205 Michigan
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

205 Michigan

205 Michigan AveValparaiso, IN 46383
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Wabash Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Wabash Apartments

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

East Pointe Apartments

226 Legend DrValparaiso, IN 46383
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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

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Cheapest Available Porter County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Porter County, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Chandana Pointe Apartments in the Downtown Valparaiso neighborhood priced from $1,125. Viewpointe Apartment Homes in the Banta neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,126. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Porter County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chandana Pointe ApartmentsThe Florencia1BR,1BA$1,125
Viewpointe Apartment HomesJ-2 BD2BR,1BA$1,126
Port Crossing ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,139
The Linc ValpoThe Jefferson1BR,1BA$1,199
Willow Creekessex1BR,1BA$1,240
Traditions at Burns Harbor Apartment Homes1BR/1B-SH1BR,1BA$1,250
Andover Park2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,289
Uptown East1X1 D1BR,1BA$1,297
Vale Park Village1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,300
Woodside Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,319

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN

As of December 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Porter County area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The VIC in the in the Banta neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Porter County apartment is the Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hills of Aberdeen Apartment Homes starting at $2,185 with a $1.56 price per square foot . 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.
The VIC2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Hills of Aberdeen Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$1.56
The EnclaveThe Indigo2BR,2BA$1.42
Windridge Village ApartmentsBaha3BR,2BA$1.55
Williamsburg ValparaisoTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Andover Park2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40
Covington Square2bed2BR,1BA$1.47
Viewpointe Apartment HomesJ-2 BD2BR,1BA$1.31
Chandana Pointe ApartmentsThe Florencia1BR,1BA$1.44
Traditions at Burns Harbor Apartment Homes1BR/1B-SH1BR,1BA$1.67

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 Chandana Pointe Apartments which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Porter County costs $1,874.

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 11 regular apartments in Porter County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Porter County?

Cheap apartments in Porter County have an average cost of $166 which is $1,708 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Porter County.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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