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Rental Market Trends in Portland, MI

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Portland, MI is $1,184/month.

Rent in Portland is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,184/month

Average Rent

762 Sq Ft

Average Size

-6.1%

Change / Year

17

Available Apartments

Portland rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Portland average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Portland average $1,184 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Portland average $1,282 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Portland average $1,537 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,184/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,282/month
896 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,537/month
1,170 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Portland, MI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.1%, which averages out to $72 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Portland, MI

July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Portland, MI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
100% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Portland is $1,184, you’ll want to make about $3,946 per month or $47,352 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.

City

Portland, MI

17 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Portland, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Communities in Portland We Think You'll Love

Parker's Landing

Parker's Landing

712 Parkers Dr,
Portland, MI 48875

1-3 Beds | $1,466 - $1,581

Carriage House Apartments

Carriage House Apartments

206 Hill St,
Portland, MI 48875

1-2 Beds | $1,010 - $1,230

Portland Apartments

Portland Apartments

1800 Lillian Blvd,
Portland, MI 48875

1-2 Beds | $1,050 - $1,280

Portland School

Portland School

306 Brush St,
Portland, MI 48875

1-3 Beds | $690 - $1,166

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Portland?

The average rent in Portland is $1,184 per month, which is 28.8% lower than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Portland?

Rents in Portland, MI are decreasing, with prices down 6.1% year-over-year and $72 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Portland?

In Portland, MI, 100% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Michigan Portland Rental Trends

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.

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