
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN from $500 (43 Rentals)
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Viewpointe Apartment Homes

State Place Apartment Homes

158 Mayfield Ave

1411 E Chicago St

Avery Glen Apartments

258 Mayfield Ave

354 Mayfield Ave
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127 Abbey Ln

213 Logan St, Unit 213-3

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7 Garfield Ave, Unit #3, Unit #3

Pioneer Apartments

Villa Moderne Apartments

1 bedroom in Portage, IN.46368

Casa del Sol Apartments

Colombia Apartments
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Meridian Apartments

Anderson Crossing

610 Union St

Liberty Farm

2400 Dixie Dr

Jefferson Apartments

Mayfield Apartments

Sheffield Village Apartments & Townhomes
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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
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Hampton Park Apartments

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 | $1,056 | $895 | $1,215 |
| Porter County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $992 | $1,836 |
| Porter County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $1,086 | $2,309 |
| Porter County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $1,194 | $3,301 |
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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 Avery Glen Apartments in the Downtown Valparaiso neighborhood priced from $1,056. Port Crossing Apartments in the Garyton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Porter County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avery Glen Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
| Port Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
| Willow Creek | danbury | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Chandana Pointe Apartments | The Florencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Viewpointe Apartment Homes | G- 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,134 |
| Uptown East | 1X1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Vale Park Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Andover Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,179 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN
As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Porter County area is the $1.54 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath Model at Hills of Aberdeen Apartment Homes in the starting from $2,155. 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 . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hills of Aberdeen Apartment Homes | Three Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| The Enclave | The Indigo | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 122 Jeffrey St, Unit 122JeffreySt | 122 Jeffrey St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Covington Square | 3bedth | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| Viewpointe Apartment Homes | J-2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Chandana Pointe Apartments | The Florencia | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
| Williamsburg Valparaiso | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 7 Garfield Ave, Unit #3 | 7 Garfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Porter County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Porter County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Porter County is under $1,179.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Porter County?
The cheapest apartment in Porter County is Avery Glen Apartments which is listed at $1,056, 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 20 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 $223 which is $1,839 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Porter County.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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