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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Underground parking
  • On-site amenities
  • Fitness room
  • Emergency maintenance
  • Access to underground parking
  • Emergency maintenance support

Location

601 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901, USA
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Management

Portage Apartments LLC

Leasing office

(608) 742-3043

Property Overview

Manchester Place Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.4 expert rating, supported by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, plus solid trustworthiness. It stands out for underground parking, on-site amenities, a fitness room, and emergency maintenance, and it is also noted for nearby pet services, outdoor spaces, and favorable value per square foot.

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.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Manchester Place Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Manchester Place Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,111 sqft$1,345 /mo1 unit availableManchester Place in Portage, WI offers modern two-bedroom, two-bath apartments designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. Units feature in-unit laundry and in-floor radiant heat for consistent warmth. The building includes elevator access, underground parking, and a fitness room for convenient everyday routines. Residents can take advantage of shared spaces such as a library and a gathering room, plus responsive services including emergency maintenance, email/text communications, and electronic rent payments. Rental insurance is required. Monthly water fee is $30. (Pictures are of a similar unit)

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Amenities for Manchester Place Apartments

Apartment Amenities

2 BathroomsBalcony
Central HeatHeating
Private Balcony

Appliances

DishwasherGarbage Disposal
In-Unit LaundryMicrowave
RangeStove
Washer and Dryer

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
ElevatorFitness Center
Gathering RoomLibrary
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking

Services

Email & Text CommunicationsEmergency Maintenance

Other

Electronic Rent PaymentsIn-floor Radiant Heat
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

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Manchester Place Apartments

HomeApartments in Portage Manchester Place Apartments

Manchester Place in Portage, WI offers modern two-bedroom, two-bath apartments designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. Units feature in-unit laundry and in-floor radiant heat for consistent warmth. The building includes elevator access, underground parking, and a fitness room for convenient everyday routines. Residents can take advantage of shared spaces such as a library and a gathering room, plus responsive services including emergency maintenance, email/text communications, and electronic rent payments. Rental insurance is required. Monthly water fee is $30. (Pictures are of a similar unit)


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, Manchester Place Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Manchester Place Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Manchester Place Apartments
Price·9A 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.
Manchester Place Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·10A 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.
Manchester Place Apartments stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—pets allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Manchester Place 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 Manchester Place 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.
Manchester Place 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.

Manchester Place Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Manchester Place Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.5 mile away
More space
The 2-bedroom is 141 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Portage

2-bedroom apartments at Manchester Place Apartments cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Portage.

Median rents as of Feb 14 2026.
Portage
A table of studio rental data trends in Portage
MonthMedian 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

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Can I afford to live at 601 W Slifer St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$53,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $53,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,345.
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Schools near Manchester Place 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 601 W Slifer St

Walking

3/10
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.

Points of interest for 601 W Slifer St, Portage

Groceries

2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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