Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI from $300 (34 Rentals)

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Golden Bridge Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Golden Bridge Manor

248 Divine HwyPortland, MI 48875
Senior Living
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property at 917 Seymour Ave

917 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48906
property at 316 W Saginaw St

316 W Saginaw St

LansingMI48933
property at 307 N Walnut St

307 N Walnut St

LansingMI48933
property at 427 Seymour Ave

427 Seymour Ave

LansingMI48933
property at 319 W Saginaw St

319 W Saginaw St

LansingMI48933
property at 323 W Saginaw St

323 W Saginaw St

LansingMI48933
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Lyons Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lyons Lofts

304 E Bridge StLyons, MI 48851
property at 801 N Capitol Ave

801 N Capitol Ave

LansingMI48906
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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. Countryside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bardaville ApartmentsSmall Unit1BR,1BA$675
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsPine1BR,1BA$875
Avalon PlacePINERIDGE1BR,1BA$900
Delta Square Apartments - Lansing, MI1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Devonshire on Canal1x11BR,1BA$975
Ivan Woods2 Bed 1 Bath ~ 780 Sq.Ft.2BR,1BA$1,000
Portland SchoolTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,021
Delta Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,035
Plumtree ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, MI and Nearby

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.35 price per square foot The Silver Pine Model at Grand Ledge Apartments in the starting from $1,458. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the Two Bed Two Bath Model at Westfield Club Apartments starting at $1,345 with a $1.42 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.
Grand Ledge ApartmentsThe Silver Pine2BR,1.5BA$1.35
Westfield Club ApartmentsTwo Bed Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.42
Plumtree ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.33
Portland SchoolTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.12
Sandstone Creek ApartmentsMaple2BR,1BA$1.25
Delta Park2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Fairfax Apartments - Lansing, MIFoxtail1BR,1BA$1.46
Ivan Woods2 Bed 1 Bath ~ 780 Sq.Ft.2BR,1BA$1.28
Delta Square Apartments - Lansing, MI1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.25
Countryside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $1,000 at Ivan Woods.

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