1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Portage, MI (59 Rentals)

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1605 Bacon Ave

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Spring Manor
1 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Manor

610 Mall DrPortage, MI 49024
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Austin View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Austin View

1525-1605 Bacon AvePortage, MI 49002
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Crossraods Village
1 Bedroom Apartments

Crossraods Village

6600 Constitution BlvdPortage, MI 49024
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Hearthside Apartments
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Hearthside Apartments

7566 Currier DrPortage, MI 49002
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Lincolnshire Townhouses
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lincolnshire Townhouses

3437 Lincolnshire BlvdKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Apple Ridge
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Apple Ridge

2231 Flower StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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Oakhurst Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakhurst Apartments

4037 S Rose StKalamazoo, MI 49001
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6200 Parkview Ave
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6200 Parkview Ave

6200 Parkview AveKalamazoo, MI 49009
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1832 Winton Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1832 Winton Ave

1832 Winton AveKalamazoo, MI 49001
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755 Buchanan Ave
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755 Buchanan Ave

755 Buchanan AveKalamazoo, MI 49008
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2040 S Burdick St
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2040 S Burdick St

2040 S Burdick StKalamazoo, MI 49001

Portage, MI Local Guide

Largest Available Portage 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portage, MI is found at Greenspire Apartments and is 907 square feet priced from $1,829. Denway Circle Apartments in the South Westnedge neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 800 square feet and currently listed start at $900. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Portage:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Greenspire Apartments1 Bedroom Waterlily907 Sq Ft$1,829
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom800 Sq Ft$900
Foxwood and The HermitageOne Bedroom787 Sq Ft$1,121
Woodland Valley ApartmentsA1p787 Sq Ft$1,475
Winchell Way Apartments1 Bedroom759 Sq Ft$1,086
Tall TimbersTall Timbers 1 Br White Pine750 Sq Ft$1,788
Waverly FlatzArcadia750 Sq Ft$1,000
The View Apartments and TownhomesA1p720 Sq Ft$1,145
Emerald Park ApartmentsOne Bedroom699 Sq Ft$957

Cheapest Available Portage 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 18, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Portage, MI is the 1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase Model starting from $780 at Candlewyck Apartments in the South Westnedge neighborhood. The second most affordable Portage 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 - Standard Model at Davis Creek Apartments starting at $790 in the Milwood neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Portage is currently $1,147. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Portage:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Candlewyck Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath, West Phase$780
Davis Creek Apartments1x1 - Standard$790
Peppertree1 BED | 1 BATH$818
Golden Tree Apartments, A 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom Small$830
Walnut Trail ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Standard$835
Waverly FlatzLakeview$880
Denway Circle ApartmentsOne Bedroom$900
Madeira ApartmentsOne Bedroom$917
Mallard Cove Apartments1 Bedroom$949
Pines West ApartmentsOne Bedroom$950

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Portage Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Portage with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Portage is at Candlewyck Apartments listed at $780.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portage Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Portage is $1,147.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Portage Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Portage is a 907 square feet unit starting from $1,829 at Greenspire Apartments.

What is the average size for Portage 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Portage is currently 567 sq ft.

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