Studio Apartment Rent in Portage, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Portage, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,512 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Portage
Compare Portage's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $517 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $644 |
| 3 | Marion | $650 |
| 4 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 5 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 6 | Richmond | $710 |
| 7 | Delphi | $720 |
| 8 | Angola | $730 |
| 9 | New Castle | $730 |
| 10 | Muncie | $735 |
| 11 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 12 | Logansport | $770 |
| 13 | South Bend | $775 |
| 14 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 15 | Evansville | $792 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,390 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,327 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,210 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,205 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,190 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,180 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,170 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,120 |
| 10 | Sellersburg | $1,100 |
| 11 | Granger | $1,070 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Columbus | $1,045 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Portage.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Portage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Station, IN | 5.7 mi | $890 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Hobart, IN | 6.7 mi | $880 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 11.8 mi | $930 | +$60 (+7%) |
| Gary, IN | 12.3 mi | $840 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Merrillville, IN | 13 mi | $1,030 | +$160 (+18%) |
| Crown Point, IN | 16.3 mi | $990 | +$120 (+14%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 19.2 mi | $670 | $-200 (-23%) |
| Highland, IN | 19.3 mi | $1,000 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Munster, IN | 22.5 mi | $1,040 | +$170 (+20%) |
| Michigan City, IN | 22.5 mi | $700 | $-170 (-20%) |
| Lansing, IL | 25.6 mi | $1,270 | +$400 (+46%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 25.7 mi | $1,180 | +$310 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Portage — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Portage?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Portage, Indiana is $870 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,512.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Portage?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,800 ($2,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portage expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Portage's studio median of $870 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 15th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portage rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Portage ranks #24 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Portage?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Gary ($840), East Chicago ($670), Michigan City ($700).