Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portage, IN from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Mulberry Manor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mulberry Manor

5260 Mulberry AvePortage, IN 46368
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Canden Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Canden Crossing

6021 Canden AvePortage, IN 46368
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2620 County Line Rd
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2620 County Line Rd

2620 County Line RdLake Station, IN 46405
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3810 Schneider St
3 Bedroom Apartments

3810 Schneider St

3810 Schneider StLake Station, IN 46405
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531 N Kelly St
1 Bedroom Apartments

531 N Kelly St

531 N Kelly StHobart, IN 46342
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Anderson Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Anderson Crossing

785 Baltimore RdValparaiso, IN 46385
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Portage, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portage, IN

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Portage, IN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portage Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Garyton$1,750$798738
Crisman$2,370$798478

Cheapest Available Portage Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Port Crossing Apartments in the Garyton neighborhood priced from $1,159. Willow Creek in the Garyton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Port Crossing ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,159
Willow Creekprestwic2BR,1BA$1,200
Traditions at Burns harbor Apartment Homes1BR/1B-D1BR,1BA$1,310
Lake Pointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,405
The Promenade at Founders SquareJefferson Style B2BR,2BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, IN

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $1.42 price per square foot 777 Commodore Ln Model at 777 Commodore Ln in the starting from $2,040. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the Franklin Style A Model at The Promenade at Founders Square starting at $1,685 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the Garyton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portage apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
777 Commodore Ln777 Commodore Ln3BR,2BA$1.42
The Promenade at Founders SquareFranklin Style A2BR,1BA$1.67
Lake Pointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52
5881 Fiesta Ave, Unit 45881 Fiesta Ave1BR,1BA$1.33
Willow Creekcambridg2BR,1BA$1.60
Traditions at Burns harbor Apartment Homes1BR/1B-D1BR,1BA$1.72
Port Crossing ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.80

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Getting Around Portage, IN

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portage Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portage?

The cheapest apartment in Portage is Port Crossing Apartments which is listed at $1,159, while the average apartment in Portage costs $2,060.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portage?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 36 regular apartments in Portage that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Portage?

Cheap apartments in Portage have an average cost of $175 which is $1,885 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portage.

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