
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN from $938 (83 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Porter County.


Viewpointe Apartment Homes

2783-2785 Brown St

360 College Ave

State Place Apartment Homes

354 S Garfield Ave

2591 Parkview St

5831 Creekview Ct W

Avery Glen Apartments

The VIC
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Deer Run Apartments

Total Monthly Price
7 Garfield Ave, Unit #3

203 Elmhurst St

317 Weston St

5372 Plaza Ave

Uptown East

Willow Creek

Chandana Pointe Apartments

Andover Park

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The Masters

2218 Gina St

The Promenade at Founders Square

The Linc Valpo

117 S 18th St

Port Crossing Apartments

Golfview Apartments

Lake Pointe Apartment Homes

Vale Park Village
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Cherry Hill Apartment Homes

5930 Fiesta Ave

Preserve at Grande Oaks Apartment Homes

Compass Pointe Apartments

The Lakes of Valparaiso

Hills of Aberdeen Apartment Homes

Eagle Crossing Luxury Apartment Homes

Village Green Townhomes

Pioneer Apartments

Villa Moderne Apartments
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Casa del Sol Apartments

Colombia Apartments

Meridian Apartments

1 bedroom in Portage, IN.46368

Anderson Crossing

2400 Dixie Dr

Jefferson Apartments

610 Union St

Liberty Farm

Mayfield Apartments
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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 | $1,000 | $938 | $1,251 |
| Porter County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,381 | $950 | $1,829 |
| Porter County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $975 | $2,482 |
| Porter County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,189 | $1,194 | $3,700 |
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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. Avery Glen Apartments in the Porter County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,056. 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 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
| The VIC | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Uptown East | 1X1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| Williamsburg Valparaiso | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Andover Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| Traditions at Burns Harbor Apartment Homes | 1BR/1B-SH | 1BR,1BA | $1,289 |
| Willow Creek | prestwic | 2BR,1BA | $1,290 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Porter County area is the $1.18 price per square foot 105 Garfield Ave Model at 105 Garfield Ave, Unit Garfield in the in the Banta neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Porter County apartment is the The Tuscany Model at Chandana Pointe Apartments starting at $1,355 with a $1.36 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Garfield Ave, Unit Garfield | 105 Garfield Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.18 |
| Chandana Pointe Apartments | The Tuscany | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Willow Creek | prestwic | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 7 Garfield Ave, Unit #3 | 7 Garfield Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Vale Park Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The VIC | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Traditions at Burns Harbor Apartment Homes | 1BR/1B-SH | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| Williamsburg Valparaiso | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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 $1,290.
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 $1,503.
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 $384 which is $1,119 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Porter County.
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