Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI from $300 (23 Rentals)

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Golden Bridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Bridge Manor

248 Divine HwyPortland, MI 48875
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Edgemont
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgemont

240 Charlotte HwyPortland, MI 48875
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Belleview Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Belleview Place

129 Belleview DrIonia, MI 48846
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Delta Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Park

526 Dornet DrLansing, MI 48917
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property at 917 Seymour Ave

917 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48906

Portland, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Bardaville Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood priced from $675. Carriage House Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Ivan Woods1 Bed 1 Bath ~ 515 Sq.Ft.1BR,1BA$870
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI and Nearby

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.83 price per square foot The Sycamore Model at 6301 Frank N Dot Ct in the in the Delta Township neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the Three Bedroom 1.5 Bath Model at Plumtree Apartments starting at $1,355 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Scottsdale 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.
6301 Frank N Dot CtThe Sycamore2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Plumtree ApartmentsThree Bedroom 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.16
Delta Square Apartments - Lansing, MI2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Grandview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsMaple2BR,1BA$1.25
Boardwalk ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Emerson ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Devonshire on Canal1x11BR,1BA$1.35
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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36 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment is $675 at Bardaville Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portland is starting from $945 at Village Green of Lansing Apartments.

What is the most affordable Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plumtree Apartments and starts from $1,355.

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