Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Average rent in
Portage, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on November 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portage
$1,075/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Portage is $1,075 per month as of November 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portage
19
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portage rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portage, WI
Average rent prices in Portage have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,122, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Portage run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | No Change | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,187 | No Change |  36% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 17% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,862 | 100% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 77% | - |
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 | $1,122 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $1,800 | 77% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,187
Last year
36%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,862
Last 30 days
100%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
77%
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
$1,122
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
77%
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
43%lower than the national median
36%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portage, WI is 12% lower than the median rent in Baraboo, WI.
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30%$1,199
8%$1,700
7%$1,475
41%$1,499
$1,200
$1,025
8%Discover rentals in Portage, WI
5d+ ago
House for rent in Portage
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
Price dropped $150Fees 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
2d ago
601 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,345
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
2508 Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,265
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
120 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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
4d ago
917 Silver Lake Dr, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,169–$1,199
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
2d ago
601 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,345
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
2508 Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,265
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
517 E Cook St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
517 E Cook St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
564 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
2d ago
601 W Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,225–$1,345
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
2508 Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
2 baths
$1,265
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
517 E Cook St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
564 E Slifer St, Portage, WI 53901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
Price dropped $150Fees 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
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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 $1,075 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portage?
Average rent prices in Portage have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Portage rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portage is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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 $43,000/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).