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Cameron Heights
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron Heights

1114-1116 W Wisconsin StPortage, WI 53901
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Garden Apartments
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Garden Apartments

120 W Slifer StPortage, WI 53901
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2408 Hamilton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

2408 Hamilton St

2408 Hamilton StPortage, WI 53901
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560 W Collins St
2 Bedroom Apartments

560 W Collins St

560 W Collins StPortage, WI 53901

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Deforest Town Square
$1,050 - $1,650
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$1,050 - $1,650
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Deforest Town Square

125 E Holum StDeforest, WI 53532
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$900 - $1,100

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821 Broadway

Wisconsin DellsWI53965
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106 South St
1 Bedroom Apartments

106 South St

106 South StFall River, WI 53932
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Portage, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portage Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portage, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Cloud Village Apartments priced from $553. Fox Run Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portage apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cloud Village Apartments1BS1BR,1BA$553
Fox Run Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,000
Coachlite Apartments1 bd1BR,1BA$1,049
Riverview Tower Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Silver Lake ApartmentsMove In By April 16 and Get $400 Off 1st Month!...2BR,1BA$1,129
Park Ridge Apartments1 bed 1 ba- (1115-1119)1BR,1BA$1,129
Stony AcresStudio BStudio,1BA$1,150
Fox Point Apartments1BUFN1BR,1BA$1,155
Parkwood Glen1 Bed / 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Garden Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portage, WI and Nearby

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portage area is the $1.01 price per square foot Redspire Model at 6820-6850 Redspire Ln in the in the Lake Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,228. The second greatest value Portage apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Manchester Place starting at $1,295 with a $1.17 price per square foot . 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.
6820-6850 Redspire LnRedspire3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Manchester Place2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.17
Dane Townhomes2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.34
South Point Apartment2 SPLIT UGV2BR,2BA$1.38
Silver Lake ApartmentsMove In By April 16 and Get $400 Off 1st Month!...2BR,1BA$1.19
Georgetown Apartments2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.32
Garden Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.33
Fox Point Apartments1BUFN1BR,1BA$1.31
Cloud Village Apartments1D1BR,1BA$1.30
Fox Run Apartments1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portage Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portage?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portage is at Stony Acres listed at $1,150.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portage Apartment is $553 at Cloud Village Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portage is starting from $664 at Cloud Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Portage Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portage Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dane Townhomes and starts from $1,450.

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