4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portage, IN
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Portage, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +6% higher than the citywide median of $1,512 and +37% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Portage
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Portage
Compare Portage's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $1,115 |
| 2 | East Chicago | $1,230 |
| 3 | Logansport | $1,230 |
| 4 | New Castle | $1,250 |
| 5 | Angola | $1,290 |
| 6 | Richmond | $1,350 |
| 7 | Marion | $1,370 |
| 8 | La Porte | $1,394 |
| 9 | Kokomo | $1,395 |
| 10 | Crawfordsville | $1,398 |
| 11 | Elkhart | $1,400 |
| 12 | Terre Haute | $1,430 |
| 13 | Mishawaka | $1,440 |
| 14 | Delphi | $1,450 |
| 15 | Goshen | $1,460 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $2,960 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $2,830 |
| 3 | Carmel | $2,820 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $2,560 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $2,560 |
| 6 | Avon | $2,530 |
| 7 | Westfield | $2,500 |
| 8 | Fishers | $2,480 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $2,390 |
| 10 | Noblesville | $2,235 |
| 11 | Sellersburg | $2,180 |
| 12 | Plainfield | $2,180 |
| 13 | Greenwood | $2,160 |
| 14 | Indianapolis | $2,143 |
| 15 | Granger | $2,040 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Portage.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Portage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Station, IN | 5.7 mi | $1,640 | +$40 (+3%) |
| Hobart, IN | 6.7 mi | $1,620 | +$20 (+1%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 11.8 mi | $1,720 | +$120 (+8%) |
| Gary, IN | 12.3 mi | $1,550 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 13 mi | $1,910 | +$310 (+19%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 16.3 mi | $1,830 | +$230 (+14%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 19.2 mi | $1,230 | $-370 (-23%) |
| Highland, IN | 19.3 mi | $1,840 | +$240 (+15%) |
| Munster, IN | 22.5 mi | $1,920 | +$320 (+20%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 22.5 mi | $1,490 | $-110 (-7%) |
| Lansing, IL | 25.6 mi | $2,310 | +$710 (+44%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 25.7 mi | $2,160 | +$560 (+35%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Portage — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Portage?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Portage, Indiana is $1,600 per month. This is +6% higher than the citywide median of $1,512.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Portage?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portage expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portage's 4+ bedroom median of $1,600 is +37% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 11th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portage rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 64 cities in Indiana with 4+ bedroom data, Portage ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Portage?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Gary ($1,550), East Chicago ($1,230), Michigan City ($1,490).