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Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lofts at Roberts in the School neighborhood priced from $416. Muncie Varsity House in the Westacres neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $569. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at RobertsThe Liberty2BR,1BA$416
Muncie Varsity House3 Bed, 3 Bath Plus3BR,3BA$569
ApplegateStudio Open - 288 sqftStudio,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, IN and Nearby

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.02 price per square foot 3x2 Upgrade Model at The Latitude Apartments in the in the North Muncie neighborhood starting from $1,199. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 3 BED 2 BATH Model at PINE GROVE APARTMENTS starting at $953 with a $0.89 price per square foot in the Wells County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Latitude Apartments3x2 Upgrade3BR,2BA$1.02
PINE GROVE APARTMENTS3 BED 2 BATH3BR,2BA$0.89
Cardinal Creek Crossing Apartments2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$0.99
Silvertree CommunitiesLinden Place3BR,2BA$0.81
The Lofts at RobertsThe Liberty2BR,1BA$0.42
Apple Glen2 Bedroom Unit2BR,1BA$0.85
Muncie Varsity House2 Bed, 2 Bath Renovated2BR,2BA$0.67
Woodlynn ApartmentsWoodlynn Apartments2BR,1BA$0.92
Labor Center Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.10
*Newly Renovated* Premium Style 2-4 BD Apartment Home2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?

There are currently 64 Apartments for Rent in Portland, IN with pricing that ranges from $352 to $1,800. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $467 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portland ranges from $467 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,104.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portland range from $410 to $1,542, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $467 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,075 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $449.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.