Studio Apartment Rent in Portage, MI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Portage, Michigan as of July 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,505 and +35% 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 Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trenton | $584 |
| 2 | Flint | $680 |
| 3 | Bay City | $730 |
| 4 | Saginaw | $740 |
| 5 | Muskegon | $750 |
| 6 | Marquette | $760 |
| 7 | Niles | $770 |
| 8 | Battle Creek | $800 |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | $804 |
| 10 | Jackson | $805 |
| 11 | Monroe | $810 |
| 12 | Mount Pleasant | $810 |
| 13 | Grand Blanc | $830 |
| 14 | Mount Clemens | $830 |
| 15 | Port Huron | $830 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Michigan
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rochester | $2,193 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $1,493 |
| 3 | Birmingham | $1,490 |
| 4 | West Bloomfield | $1,355 |
| 5 | Bloomfield Hills | $1,350 |
| 6 | Commerce Township | $1,330 |
| 7 | Northville | $1,320 |
| 8 | Troy | $1,290 |
| 9 | Novi | $1,290 |
| 10 | Canton | $1,250 |
| 11 | Rochester Hills | $1,240 |
| 12 | New Hudson | $1,240 |
| 13 | Grosse Pointe Park | $1,240 |
| 14 | Farmington Hills | $1,220 |
| 15 | Oak Park | $1,190 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Portage.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Portage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalamazoo, MI | 6.2 mi | $804 | $-36 (-4%) |
| Elkhart, IN | 43 mi | $855 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Goshen, IN | 46 mi | $890 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Kentwood, MI | 47.5 mi | $1,140 | +$300 (+36%) |
| Wyoming, MI | 48.7 mi | $1,065 | +$225 (+27%) |
| Granger, IN | 48.8 mi | $1,070 | +$230 (+27%) |
| Niles, MI | 51 mi | $770 | $-70 (-8%) |
| Mishawaka, IN | 53.8 mi | $740 | $-100 (-12%) |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 53.8 mi | $1,190 | +$350 (+42%) |
| Holland, MI | 54.3 mi | $940 | +$100 (+12%) |
| Walker, MI | 54.4 mi | $1,120 | +$280 (+33%) |
| Angola, IN | 55.4 mi | $730 | $-110 (-13%) |
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, Michigan is $840 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,505.
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 $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portage expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Portage's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 13th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portage rank for studio rent in Michigan?
Among the 88 cities in Michigan with studio data, Portage ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Portage?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Kalamazoo ($804), Niles ($770), Mishawaka ($740).