Tall Timbers
3413 W Centre Ave,
Portage, MI 49024
1-2 Beds | $1,362 - $2,554
Rental Market Trends in Portage, MI
What is the average rent in Portage, MI?
$1,079/month
Average Rent
649 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Portage, MI is $1,079 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,555/month, making renting in Portage more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Portage, you can expect to pay about $802 per month for a studio, $1,079 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,413 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,816 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Portage, MI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $15 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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Rent Ranges in Portage, MI
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
60%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portage, MI?
Because the average rent in Portage is $1,079, you’ll want to make about $3,596 per month or $43,152 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Portage, MI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Portage, MI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.