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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 2 Beds unit found at ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE in the North Valleys neighborhood priced from $610. Park Place at Reno in the West University neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $819. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGE2x12BR,1BA$610
Park Place at Reno4x44BR,4BA$819
The Point West UniversityStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portola, CA and Nearby

As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portola area is the $1.82 price per square foot Sienna Model at Montebello at Summit Ridge in the in the Northwest neighborhood starting from $2,059. The second greatest value Portola apartment is the 2/2 Model at Apex at Sky Valley starting at $1,684 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the West University 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.
Montebello at Summit RidgeSienna2BR,2BA$1.82
Apex at Sky Valley2/22BR,2BA$1.62
Zephyr Pointe2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.41
Talus Point2x1 Flat - C2BR,1BA$1.54
Sky Vista Commons NorthPlan B North2BR,1BA$1.69
Austin Crest Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.74
Ridgeview by Vintage2X22BR,2BA$1.54
Club Ambassador1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.77
BOULDERS-RENOOnyx1BR,1BA$1.78
ALTITUDE BY VINTAGEStudioStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portola

What type of rentals are currently available in Portola?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Portola, CA with pricing that ranges from $610 to $8,074. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portola ranging from $1,750 to $9,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portola ranges from $1,750 to $9,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,256.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portola range from $919 to $5,309, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $819.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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