Portage County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in dark green areas.
On average, the cost of rent in Portage County is about $860 per month. This puts it in the 66th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $975. Households in Portage County have a median income of $5,843 per month so the average renter in Portage County is spending roughly 15% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Portage County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Portage County is $184,959 right now, which is higher than nearby counties, meaning that rents in Portage County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the central parts of Portage County while lower rent rates are often available in northwestern areas.
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