Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Portage, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portage
$1,400/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Portage is $1,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portage
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portage rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portage, IN
Average rent prices in Portage have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Portage, IN
Rent prices in Portage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portage is $1,327, whereas a house costs $1,980. 1-bedroom apartments in Portage run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,327.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,160 | 4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $1,345 |  3% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,900 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $1,700 | 29% | 14% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Portage, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,327 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 5% | - | |
Houses | $1,980 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$795
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,160
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,345
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
29%
Last year
14%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Portage, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,327
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$1,980
Last 30 days
13%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Portage, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Portage, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portage and Chesterton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portage
28%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portage, IN is 2% higher than the median rent in Chesterton, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,375
6%$2,225
8%$1,200
3%$1,410
9%$1,980
13%$1,500
16%$1,350
15%$1,725
12%$1,510
25%$2,122
32%$1,354
13%$1,300
2%Discover rentals in Portage, IN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available May 12
1d ago
5260 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
5266 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
1d ago
5211 Rachel Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,327–$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Portage
2 beds
0 baths
$3,100
Condo for rent
Available Mar 19
1d ago
2783 Brown St, Portage, IN 46368
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
3 beds
0 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
5260 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5211 Rachel Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,327–$1,475
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4191 Viceroy St, Portage, IN 46368
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Jun 18
4d ago
4191 Viceroy St, Portage, IN 46368
3 beds
2 baths
$2,750
House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
5266 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
3101 County Line Rd, Portage, IN 46368
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
Available Apr 6
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
3 beds
0 baths
$2,700
$2,600
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 16
1d ago
5260 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Jun 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
5266 Mulberry Ave, Portage, IN 46368
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
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Frequently asked questions for Portage, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Portage rental market.
How much is rent in Portage?
The average rent in Portage is $1,400 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portage?
Average rent prices in Portage have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Portage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portage is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portage?
To comfortably afford rent in Portage, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portage?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Portage, IN is approximately $1,098, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages around $1,301.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).