Last updated on August 28, 2026

Average rent in
Portage, MI

Median rent

Median rent in Portage

$1,975/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Portage is $1,975 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Portage

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Portage rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Portage, MI

Average rent prices in Portage have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,169, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Portage run $875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$780

-

-

1 bedroom

$993

9%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,349

5%

17%

3 bedroom

$1,600

6%

16%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$780

1 bedroom

Average rent

$993

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

17%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

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

Median rent price$1,975
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,000
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portage, MI is 98% higher than the median rent in Eastwood, MI.

Discover rentals in Portage, MI

3931 N Deadwood Dr #197 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portage

Residential, Kalamazoo, MI

3931 N Deadwood Dr #197, Portage, MI 49002

2 beds

1 bath

$1,249

House for rent

5230 Bonte Dr #110 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portage

Residential, Kalamazoo, MI

5230 Bonte Dr #110, Portage, MI 49002

3 beds

2 baths

$1,449

House for rent

4204 Camary Ct #87 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Portage

Residential, Kalamazoo, MI

4204 Camary Ct #87, Portage, MI 49002

3 beds

2 baths

$1,449

House for rent

4211 Beechmount Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Portage

3 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

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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 $1,975 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Portage?

Average rent prices in Portage have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Portage rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Portage is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 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 $79,000/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).

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