
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Porter, IN from $700 (47 Rentals)
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Arbor Glen Apartments

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State Place Apartment Homes

Village West Apartments

Superior Apartments

Avery Glen Apartments

Port Crossing Apartments
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Duneland Village

Haven Hobart

1043 Scarborough Ct

127 Abbey Ln

Chandana Pointe Apartments

Uptown East

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Andover Park
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Vale Park Village

Willow Creek

1167 Abbey Ln

Hampshire Park

The Promenade at Founders Square

Williamsburg Valparaiso

The Linc Valpo

The Enclave

1118 1/2 Elston St
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Swanson Court Apartments

1022 South 19th Street

802 Pine St

121 S Porter St

610 Wabash Ave

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Porter Ridge Apartments

1126 Floyd St

5224 E 13th Ave
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2909 Central Ave

Aspen Pines

105 River Ave

2924 Central Dr

1216 Kentucky St

Windridge Village Apartments

1041 Dekalb St

109 Columbia St

3813 E 13th Ave
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1519 Springland Ave

526 Fir St
Porter, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Porter?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $897 | $1,215 |
| Porter 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $837 | $1,835 |
| Porter 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $1,027 | $2,309 |
| Porter 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,194 | $3,521 |
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Cheapest Available Porter Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Porter, IN is a Studio unit found at La Vue Lake Apartments in the Outlying North Lake County IN neighborhood priced from $897. Arbor Glen Apartments in the Brinkmans neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $904. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Porter apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vue Lake Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $897 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | 1Bed 750sf | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
| State Place Apartment Homes | 1x1, small | 1BR,1BA | $992 |
| Village West Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Viewpointe Apartment Homes | B-1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,011 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,056 |
| Port Crossing Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Haven Hobart | A1p - Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
| Chandana Pointe Apartments | The Florencia | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Uptown East | 1X1 S | 1BR,1BA | $1,145 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Porter, IN and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Porter area is the $1.12 price per square foot G Model at Cherry Hill Apartment Homes in the in the Garyton neighborhood starting from $1,475. The second greatest value Porter 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 apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Apartment Homes | G | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| 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 |
| The Fields of New Durham Apartment Homes | 2B Pond | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Haven Hobart | B1p - Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Duneland Village | 2 Bdrm Townhome, 960 SqFt, Tax Credit, 60% AMI | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Hampshire Park | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| Arbor Glen Apartments | 1Bed 750sf | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Avery Glen Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Porter Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Porter Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Porter Apartment is $904 at Arbor Glen Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Porter Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Porter is starting from $1,049 at Arbor Glen Apartments.
What is the most affordable Porter Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Porter Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Cherry Hill Apartment Homes and starts from $1,475.
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