Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI from $751 (53 Rentals)

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Golden Bridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Bridge Manor

248 Divine HwyPortland, MI 48875
Senior Living
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Edgemont
1 Bedroom Apartments

Edgemont

240 Charlotte HwyPortland, MI 48875
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Sunset Ridge
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Ridge

7204 E Grand River AvePortland, MI 48875
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Belleview Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Belleview Place

129 Belleview DrIonia, MI 48846
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Bardaville Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bardaville Apartments

3325 Bardaville DrLansing, MI 48906
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Delta Park
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Delta Park

526 Dornet DrLansing, MI 48917
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6301 Frank N Dot Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6301 Frank N Dot Ct

6301 Frank N Dot CtLansing, MI 48917
Corporate Housing
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Colonial Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Colonial Manor

412-418 N Clinton StGrand Ledge, MI 48837
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Park Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Place

400 E River StGrand Ledge, MI 48837

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Lyons Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Lofts

304 E Bridge StLyons, MI 48851
property at 427 Seymour Ave

$850 - $1,300

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427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933

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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 Portland School in the Ionia County neighborhood priced from $751. Sandstone Creek Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Portland School1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$751
Sandstone Creek Apartments1 Bed Pine2BR,1BA$900
Village Green of Lansing ApartmentsA1B A1Bd-1.1 I1BR,1BA$910
Devonshire on Canal1x11BR,1BA$950
Delta Square Apartments - Lansing, MI1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$985
Grandview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bed | One Bath | Half Off First Month's Rent!2BR,1BA$1,000
Tammany on the Ponds ApartmentsUpper level2BR,1BA$1,015
Covington Woods 55+ Living2 Bedroom (Small)2BR,1BA$1,040
Degroff Apartments LLCTwo Bed | One Bath2BR,1BA$1,100
Avalon PlaceGLENDALE PLUS1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI and Nearby

As of August 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.63 price per square foot Edgewater Model at Waters Edge Apartments in the in the Delta Township neighborhood starting from $1,820. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Parker's Landing starting at $1,574 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Ionia 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.
Waters Edge ApartmentsEdgewater3BR,2BA$1.63
Parker's Landing2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.56
Tammany on the Ponds ApartmentsCathedral level2BR,2BA$1.54
Canal Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Portland School2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Grandview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bed | One Bath | Half Off First Month's Rent!2BR,1BA$1.12
Sandstone Creek Apartments2 Bed Maple2BR,1BA$1.31
Covington Woods 55+ Living2 Bedroom (Small)2BR,1BA$1.29
Delta Square Apartments - Lansing, MI1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.31
Devonshire on Canal1x11BR,1BA$1.44

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 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 $751 at Portland School.

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 $900 at Sandstone Creek Apartments.

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