Rent in Portage, WI
A 2-bedroom in Portage, WI (ZIP 53901) typically rents for about $1,102 a month, with a range of $1,102–$1,136. Owner-occupied homes in Columbia County pay about 1.36% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $791 | $791 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $747 | $747–$868 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,102 | $1,102–$1,136 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,573 | $1,573 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,351 | $1,351–$1,623 | 1 |
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, WI?
- About $1,102 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,102–$1,136. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Portage, WI?
- About $747 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $747–$868. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Portage, WI?
- About $1,573 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,573. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Portage, WI?
- About $791 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $791. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Portage, WI?
- About $1,351 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,351–$1,623. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Portage, WI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Columbia County pay a typical 1.36% 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 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).