5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Off street parking
- Storage locker
Location
120 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901, USA
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Property Overview
Garden Apartments is a high-value choice for renters, earning an overall expert rating of 8.5/10, with standout scores for price, amenities, and location. Residents benefit from excellent value for money, convenient access to top-rated nearby schools, and strong pet friendliness supported by multiple nearby pet supply stores and hospitals. Additional practical perks include off-street parking and storage lockers, supported by a solid trustworthiness rating for detailed, transparent property information.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby- High school nearby
- Less expensive
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 2/1 | 2 bed | 1 bath | 900 sqft | $1,000 /mo |
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Amenities for Garden Apartments
Apartment Amenities
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
| Ceiling Fan | Central Heat |
| Heating | Vinyl Flooring |
| Walk-in Closet | Window Coverings |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
Tech
| High-Speed Internet |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
| Handrails | Onsite Laundry |
| Smoke-free |
Grounds
| Storage |
Services
| Availability 24 Hours | Recycling |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Application Fee
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Admin Fee
One-time.
$25
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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OPTIONAL FEES
Dog Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Breed restrictionsYes
Require $250 Pet deposit and $40 pet rent per month.
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
Cat
Pet Terms
1 cat max.
Pet Fee
One-time fee per pet.
$0
Pet Deposit
One-time deposit per pet.
$0
Dog
Pet Terms
1 dog max.
Pet Fee
One-time fee per pet.
$0
Pet Deposit
One-time deposit per pet.
$0
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 11 |
|---|
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About Garden Apartments
Garden Apartments is a small apartment building holding 11 apartments and located on W. Slifer Street in Portage, few doors away from Collip Wordon Park .There is off street parking behind the building with one assigned space per apartment. There is also plenty of street parking. For laundry, there is coin operated machines in the basement as well as a storage locker for each apartment. Garden Apartments is located on the North side, close to shopping, schools, the hospital and interstate access.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Garden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Garden Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Garden Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Garden Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including availability 24 hours. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Garden Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Garden Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Garden Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Garden Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
Garden Apartments is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Garden Apartments compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.3 mile away
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.1 mile away
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
- Walk-in closet
- More closet space on average
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Rent trends in Portage
2-bedroom apartments at Garden Apartments cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Portage.
Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Portage
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $1,100 |
| September 2024 | $1,100 |
| October 2024 | $1,100 |
| November 2024 | $1,100 |
| December 2024 | $1,100 |
| January 2025 | $1,100 |
| February 2025 | $1,100 |
| March 2025 | $1,100 |
| April 2025 | $1,100 |
| May 2025 | $1,100 |
| June 2025 | $1,100 |
| July 2025 | $1,100 |
| August 2025 | $1,100 |
| September 2025 | $1,100 |
| October 2025 | $1,100 |
| November 2025 | $1,100 |
| December 2025 | $1,100 |
| January 2026 | $1,100 |
| February 2026 | $1,100 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 120 W Slifer St?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$40,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,000.
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Schools near Garden Apartments
Woodridge Elementary School
333 e slifer st
portage, WI, 53901
K-1Public
B-
Muir Elementary School
2600 woodcrest dr
portage, WI, 53901
2-5Public
B-
Portage Partnering Preschool
2600 woodcrest dr
portage, WI, 53901
PK, K-6Public
B-
Lewiston Elementary School
w11195 state rd 127
portage, WI, 53901
K-5Public
B
Endeavor Elementary School
414 church st
endeavor, WI, 53930
PK, K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Portage near 120 W Slifer St
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Points of interest for 120 W Slifer St, Portage
Groceries
5/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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