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Apartments for rent in Portage, WI

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See what Portage, WI has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Portage Demographics

Education

High School

34%

Associate's

23%

Bachelor's

7%

Master's

2%

Doctorate

33%

Family Size

2 people

42%

3 people

22%

4 people

22%

5 people

8%

6+ people

6%

Household Income

0-50k

52%

50-100k

30%

100-150k

13%

150-200k

3%

200k+

3%

Age

0-10

10%

10-20

13%

20-45

38%

45-65

24%

65+

15%

Affordability

How expensive is it in Portage?

Rent Trends

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*The rent information included in this summary is based on a median calculation of multifamily rental property inventory on Apartment Guide and Rent.com over the past 12-months and is for illustrative purposes only. This information does not constitute a pricing guarantee or financial advice related to the rental market.

Getting Around Portage

Portage Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

46%

15-30 Mins

22%

30-40 Mins

11%

40-60 Mins

15%

60+ Mins

7%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 4040

Walk Score®

Percentage: 4040

Bike Score®

Portage Education

Schools

Top Schools in Portage

10/10

Lewiston Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

9/10

Horizon Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

9/10

Arboretum Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

9/10

Neenah Creek Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

South Beaver Dam Elementary School

Grades K-5 • Public

8/10

Endeavor Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

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Living in Portage, WI

A small city in Wisconsin, Portage has a population of slightly more than 10,000. With an average age of just under 39, the city's population skews younger than most cities in Wisconsin. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 44% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $732/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Portage will save around $1,700 compared to the state average.

Portage has an average commute time of about 25 minutes. Many residents (46%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Compared to the national average (5%), Portage has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 2% have earned a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Portage residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, entertainment, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 26% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of the city's population works in transportation, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Portage workers take home an average annual income of around $59,000, less than the state average. The city's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.