Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI from $300 (31 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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Lyons Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Lofts

304 E Bridge StLyons, MI 48851
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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 $675. 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$675
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$875
Avalon PlacePINERIDGE1BR,1BA$900
Devonshire on Canal1x11BR,1BA$975
Village Green of Lansing ApartmentsB2B2 B2B2d 2.1, II2BR,1BA$1,030
Delta Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,035
Plumtree ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,065
Portland SchoolThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1,174

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.89 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at Portland School in the starting from $1,174. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the The Silver Pine Model at Grand Ledge Apartments starting at $1,399 with a $1.30 price per square foot . 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.
Portland SchoolThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.89
Grand Ledge ApartmentsThe Silver Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Canal 2 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.44
Westfield Club ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.43
Canal Club ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - One Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Grandview Manor ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsMaple2BR,1BA$1.25
Delta Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Carriage House ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.97
Avalon PlacePINERIDGE1BR,1BA$1.38

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Getting Around Portland, MI

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36 / 100

Car-Dependent

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49 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 $675 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 $975 at Delta Park.

What is the most affordable Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Portland School and starts from $1,174.

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