Tall Timbers
3413 W Centre Ave,
Portage, MI 49024
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,560 - $2,554
Rental Market Trends in Portage, MI
What is the average rent in Portage, MI?
$1,095/month
Average Rent
644 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Portage, MI is $1,095 per month. This is 33% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $1,041 per month for a studio, $1,095 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,481 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,842 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Portage, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.8%, which averages out to $20 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 July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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20%
$700 - $1,000/month
52%
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24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portage?
Based on current rent prices, Ridgebrook and Southland Village" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portage.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portage?
Based on current rent prices, Southland Village and Ridgebrook" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portage.
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Which Portage neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Portage with the most apartments available are Ridgebrook and Southland Village" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portage, MI?
Because the average rent in Portage is $1,095, you’ll want to make about $3,650 per month or $43,800 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.
How does Portage, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Portage, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.