
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porter County, IN from $500 (41 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Porter County.


401 Center St

54 College Ave

State Place Apartment Homes

2783-2785 Brown St

Avery Glen Apartments

Viewpointe Apartment Homes

Covington Square
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Pioneer Apartments

807 Wood St

Villa Moderne Apartments

Meridian Apartments

1 bedroom in Portage, IN.46368

Casa del Sol Apartments
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Colombia Apartments

Anderson Crossing

2400 Dixie Dr

Jefferson Apartments

Liberty Farm

Mayfield Apartments

Sheffield Village Apartments & Townhomes

Swanson Court Apartments
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Orchard Apartments

Stoney Meadow Apartments

353 Morgan Blvd

555 Locust St

1022 South 19th Street

357 Greenwich St

602 Indiana Ave

Arbor Crossing Apartments
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610 Wabash Ave

Wabash Apartments

5542 Mulberry Ave

East Pointe Apartments

361 Locust St Valparaiso, IN

Porter Ridge Apartments

Breckenridge Apartments

Aspen Pines
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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 | $960 | $830 | $1,251 |
| Porter County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,422 | $850 | $1,829 |
| Porter County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,072 | $2,541 |
| Porter County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,158 | $1,194 | $3,353 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Place Apartment Homes | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,005 |
| Viewpointe Apartment Homes | G- 2BD | 2BR,1BA | $1,072 |
| 205 Michigan | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Willow Creek | danbury | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Williamsburg Valparaiso | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,214 |
| Andover Park | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath - Floor Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $1,219 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| The Linc Valpo | The Jefferson | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pointe Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| The Enclave | The Indigo | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Deer Run Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Chandana Pointe Apartments | The Tuscany | 2BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| 212 Logan St | 212 Logan St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Williamsburg Valparaiso | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 519 Union St, Unit Garden Unit | 519 Union St | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Viewpointe Apartment Homes | J-2 BD | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Vale Park Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| 205 Michigan | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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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