
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN from $500 (38 Rentals)
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State Place Apartment Homes

54 College Ave

537 W Indiana Ave

Avery Glen Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

807 Wood St

Villa Moderne Apartments

1 bedroom in Portage, IN.46368
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Casa del Sol Apartments

Colombia Apartments

Meridian Apartments

Anderson Crossing

610 Union St

Liberty Farm

2400 Dixie Dr

Jefferson Apartments

Mayfield Apartments
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Swanson Court Apartments

Orchard Apartments

Canden Crossing

Stoney Meadow Apartments

353 Morgan Blvd

555 Locust St

1022 South 19th Street

357 Greenwich St
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Arbor Crossing Apartments

610 Wabash Ave

205 Michigan

Wabash Apartments

361 Locust St Valparaiso, IN

Porter Ridge Apartments

East Pointe Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

Hampton Park Apartments
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Aspen Pines

409 S Maple St
Porter County, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Porter County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter County Studio Apartments | $1,076 | $938 | $1,215 |
| Porter County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,390 | $992 | $1,829 |
| Porter County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $1,086 | $2,309 |
| Porter County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,095 | $1,194 | $3,381 |
| Porter County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $1,950 | $1,950 |
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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 Viewpointe Apartment Homes in the Banta neighborhood priced from $1,011. Willow Creek in the Garyton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Porter County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viewpointe Apartment Homes | B-1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| Willow Creek | danbury | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Uptown East | 1X1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Port Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,154 |
| Chandana Pointe Apartments | The Florencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,201 |
| The Linc Valpo | The Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Williamsburg Valparaiso | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,317 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN
As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Porter County area is the $1.15 price per square foot 518 S Calumet Rd Model at 518 S Calumet Rd in the starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Porter County apartment is the G Model at Cherry Hill Apartment Homes starting at $1,475 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Garyton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Porter County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 518 S Calumet Rd | 518 S Calumet Rd | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| Cherry Hill Apartment Homes | G | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| The Enclave | The Indigo | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Covington Square | 3bedth | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Hills of Aberdeen Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 678 Dearborn Rd | 2 Beds, 1.5 Baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 2X1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 5271 Concord Ave, Unit Unit C | 5271 Concord Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Andover Park | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Williamsburg Valparaiso | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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 Viewpointe Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,011, while the average apartment in Porter County costs $2,062.
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 37 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 $257 which is $1,805 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Porter County.
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