Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Average rent in
Portage, MI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portage
$2,200/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Portage is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portage
49
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portage rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portage, MI
Average rent prices in Portage have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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, MI
Rent prices in Portage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portage is $1,482, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Portage run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,070.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $900 | No Change | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $950 |  3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,349 | 2% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,725 | No Change | 11% |
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, MI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,482 | 10% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,575 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,350 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$900
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,349
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
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, MI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,482
Last 30 days
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Portage, MI, 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, MI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portage and Eastwood by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portage
16%higher than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portage, MI is 120% higher than the median rent in Eastwood, MI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,249
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3%$1,214
31%$1,076
10%$1,232
22%$1,134
2%$1,300
32%$1,150
4%$1,150
4%$1,820
16%$1,100
6%Discover rentals in Portage, MI
5d+ ago
4795 E Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49002
2 beds
1 bath
$965
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
5343 Regay Ct #94, Portage, MI 49002
2 beds
2 baths
$1,249
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
3382 Hampstead Ct, Portage, MI 49024
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
3 beds
1 bath
$2,850
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.House for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
5641 Meredith St, Portage, MI 49002
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
610 Mall Dr, Portage, MI 49024
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$1,115
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
1201 Snowapple Ave, Portage, MI 49002
2 beds
2 baths
$2,199–$3,010
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
5620 Mount Vernon Ave, Portage, MI 49024
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
610 Mall Dr, Portage, MI 49024
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$775–$1,115
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1201 Snowapple Ave, Portage, MI 49002
2 beds
2 baths
$2,199–$3,010
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
5620 Mount Vernon Ave, Portage, MI 49024
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
232 Connecticut Dr, Portage, MI 49024
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
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.House for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
Verified
610 Mall Dr, Portage, MI 49024
2 beds
1 bath
$1,115
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Portage
2 beds
1 bath
$1,095
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
1d ago
1201 Snowapple Ave, Portage, MI 49002
2 beds
2 baths
$2,199–$3,010
Price droppedAdditional 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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Condo for rent in Portage
5040 Amy Dr #3, Portage, MI 49002
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
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Frequently asked questions for Portage, MI
Quick answers to common questions about the Portage rental market.
How much is rent in Portage?
The average rent in Portage is $2,200 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portage?
Average rent prices in Portage have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Portage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portage is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portage?
To comfortably afford rent in Portage, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portage?
March offers the lowest rental prices in Portage, with rents running about 20% lower than October, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).