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Portola, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portola Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portola, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Park Place at Reno in the West University neighborhood priced from $819. The Point West University in the West University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place at Reno4x44BR,4BA$819
The Point West UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$899
Shoreline Plaza ApartmentsJr 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola, CA and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola area is the $1.66 price per square foot Plan 2 Model at Tricon Lemmon Drive in the in the North Valleys neighborhood starting from $2,939. The second greatest value Portola apartment is the 3x2 Poplar Model at Aspen Vista at Anchor Pointe starting at $2,525 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the North Valleys neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portola apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tricon Lemmon DrivePlan 23BR,2BA$1.66
Aspen Vista at Anchor Pointe3x2 Poplar3BR,2BA$1.63
Talus Point3x1.5TH - C - W/Garage3BR,1.5BA$1.66
VIDA LUXURY APARTMENTSRichezza2BR,2BA$1.93
Montebello at Summit RidgeSienna2BR,2BA$1.79
Austin Crest Apartments3 bedroom 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.59
The Peak at Sky Mountain3BD, 2BTH3BR,2BA$1.85
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Ridgeview by Vintage2X22BR,2BA$1.54
Club AmbassadorOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.77

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Getting Around Portola, CA

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37 / 100

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32 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portola Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portola?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portola is at The Point West University listed at $899.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portola Apartment is $1,100 at Shoreline Plaza Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portola is starting from $1,200 at Park Place at Reno.

What is the most affordable Portola Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portola Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place at Reno and starts from $935.

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