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Rental Market Trends in Portage, MI

What is the average rent in Portage, MI?

$1,108/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Portage, MI is $1,108 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in Portage more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Portage, you can expect to pay about $1,021 per month for a studio, $1,108 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,466 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,873 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,021/month
447 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,108/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,466/month
993 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,873/month
1,414 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,660/month
551 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,131/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Portage, MI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $31 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Portage, MI
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Portage, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
68% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portage?

Based on current rent prices, Newport Village at Walnut Trail and Southland Village" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portage.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Newport Village at Walnut Trail
$975/month
601 Sq Ft
Southland Village
$1,162/month
681 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portage?

Based on current rent prices, Southland Village and Newport Village at Walnut Trail" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portage.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southland Village
$1,162/month
681 Sq Ft
Newport Village at Walnut Trail
$975/month
601 Sq Ft

Which Portage neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Portage with the most apartments available are Southland Village and Newport Village at Walnut Trail" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southland Village
$1,162/month
681 Sq Ft
Newport Village at Walnut Trail
$975/month
601 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portage, MI?

Because the average rent in Portage is $1,108, you’ll want to make about $3,693 per month or $44,316 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Tall Timbers

Tall Timbers

3413 W Centre Ave,
Portage, MI 49024

$1,320 - $2,554

Studio - 2 Beds

Timberwood Crossing

Timberwood Crossing

6285 Ivywood Dr,
Portage, MI 49024

$930 - $1,120

Studio - 1 Bed

Redwood Portage

Redwood Portage

1201 Snowapple Ave,
Portage, MI 49002

$2,191 - $3,292

2 Beds

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Greenspire Apartments

8380 Greenspire Dr,
Portage, MI 49024

$1,063 - $2,000

1-3 Beds

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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