Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Portage, IN

Median rent

Median rent in Portage

$1,350/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Portage is $1,350 per month as of October 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Portage

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Portage rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Portage, IN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Portage, IN

Average rent prices in Portage have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Portage run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$795

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

14%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,300

7%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,450

8%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,000

4%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$795

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

23%

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

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portage, IN is equal to the median rent in Chesterton, IN.

Discover rentals in Portage, IN

5531 Mulberry Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Portage

3 beds

1 bath

$1,450

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2326 Hickory St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portage

3 beds

1 bath

$1,485

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2581 Parkview St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Portage

Spacious 3-Bedroom, 1.5-Bath Townhome for Rent in Portage

2581 Parkview St #1, Portage, IN 46368

3 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,350 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Portage?

Average rent prices in Portage have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Portage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Portage is 29% 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 $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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