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Golden Bridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Bridge Manor

248 Divine HwyPortland, MI 48875
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Lyons Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Lofts

304 E Bridge StLyons, MI 48851
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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
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$875
Park PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Plumtree ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Delta Park2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$975
Emerson ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$995
Grandview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
DeGroff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI and Nearby

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.83 price per square foot The Oak 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 Two Bedroom Model at Portland School starting at $1,021 with a $1.12 price per square foot . 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 Oak2BR,1.5BA$0.83
Portland SchoolTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Grandview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsMaple2BR,1BA$1.25
Delta Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Boardwalk ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.38
Emerson ManorOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Park PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Getting Around Portland, MI

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36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

49 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $975 at Delta Park.

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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