Timberwood Crossing
6285 Ivywood Dr,
Portage, MI 49024
$930 - $1,310
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Portage, MI
What is the average rent in Portage, MI?
$1,116/month
Average Rent
646 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
Portage, MI Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Portage, MI is $1,116 per month. This is 32% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Portage more affordable than most cities in the US.
- Studio apartments in Portage average $950 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Portage average $1,116 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Portage average $1,517 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Portage average $1,905 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Portage, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $28 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Portage, MI
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
60%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portage, MI?
Because the average rent in Portage is $1,116, you’ll want to make about $3,720 per month or $44,640 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.