Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Portage, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portage
$1,350/mo
23%vs previous year
The average rent in Portage is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portage
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portage rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portage, WI
Average rent prices in Portage have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% 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, WI
Rent prices in Portage vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portage is $1,164, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Portage run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,129.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | No Change |  89% | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | 16% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | 2% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $8,272 | No Change | 229% |
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, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,164 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,399 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,095 | 13% | 7% |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last year
89%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,272
Last year
229%
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, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,164
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,399
Houses
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Portage, WI, 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, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portage and Baraboo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portage
31%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portage, WI is equal to the median rent in Baraboo, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
15%$1,212
12%$1,757
9%$1,145
57%$1,549
15%$1,000
9%$1,015
15%$2,100
5%$1,475
4%$1,499
50%$1,350
29%$995
15%Discover rentals in Portage, WI
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
5 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
22h ago
917 Silver Lake Dr, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,129–$1,379
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295–$1,445
Apartment for rent
22h ago
917 Silver Lake Dr, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,129–$1,379
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295–$1,445
Apartment for rent
4d ago
120 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
5 beds
2 baths
$2,095
House for rent
1d ago
564 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
1d ago
554 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
22h ago
917 Silver Lake Dr, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,129–$1,379
Apartment for rent
1d ago
601 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,295–$1,445
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Portage, WI
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 June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portage?
Average rent prices in Portage have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 23% since last year.
How does Portage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portage is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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).