Rent in Portage, MI
Across Portage's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,158 a month, with figures from $1,028–$1,264. The highest typical rent is in 49024 ($1,264) and the lowest in 49002 ($1,028). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo County pay about 1.45% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $885 | $885–$1,197 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,013 | $946–$1,092 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,158 | $1,028–$1,264 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,545 | $1,382–$1,838 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,637 | $1,637–$2,053 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Portage ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Portage, MI?
- About $1,158 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,028–$1,264. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Portage, MI?
- About $1,013 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $946–$1,092. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Portage, MI?
- About $1,545 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,382–$1,838. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Portage, MI?
- About $885 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $885–$1,197. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Portage, MI?
- About $1,637 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,637–$2,053. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Portage ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 49024 has the highest typical rent at $1,264 a month, and 49002 the lowest at $1,028.
- What is the property tax rate in Portage, MI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kalamazoo County pay a typical 1.45% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Portage rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).