Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI from $300 (18 Rentals)

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Golden Bridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Bridge Manor

248 Divine HwyPortland, MI 48875
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917 Seymour Ave
$6251 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

917 Seymour Ave

Lansing, MI 48906
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316 W Saginaw St
$8501 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

316 W Saginaw St

Lansing, MI 48933
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307 N Walnut St
$8951 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

307 N Walnut St

Lansing, MI 48933
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319 W Saginaw St
$9002 Bedroom, 1 Bath RentalsAvailable Now

319 W Saginaw St

Lansing, MI 48933
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Portland, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Bardaville Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood priced from $600. Carriage House Apartments in the Knollwood-Willow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$600
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$875
Tammany on the Ponds ApartmentsGarden level2BR,1BA$875
Devonshire on Canal1x11BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI and Nearby

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.42 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Delta Township in the in the Delta Township neighborhood starting from $2,299. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Westfield Club Apartments starting at $1,330 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Delta Township neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redwood Delta TownshipCapewood2BR,2BA$1.42
Westfield Club ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.40
Grandview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsMaple2BR,1BA$1.25
Tammany on the Ponds ApartmentsGarden level2BR,1BA$1.04
Fairfax Apartments - Lansing, MIFoxtail1BR,1BA$1.46
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
DeGroff ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.43
Devonshire on Canal1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Bardaville ApartmentsMedium Unit1BR,1BA$1.50

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36 / 100

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49 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment is $600 at Bardaville Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portland is starting from $875 at Tammany on the Ponds Apartments.

What is the most affordable Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Plumtree Apartments and starts from $1,325.

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