Rent by ZIP · Porter County
Rent in Portage, IN 46368
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,480 (+11.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,241 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,160 | $970 | +19.6% | $1,044–1,276 | $1,319 ±$397 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,220 | $1,090 | +11.9% | $1,098–1,342 | $962 ±$138 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,330 | +11.3% | $1,332–1,628 | $1,197 ±$52 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,800 | $1,630 | +10.4% | $1,620–1,980 | $1,500 ±$189 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,760 | +11.9% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,680 ±$161 |
Small Area FMRs for the Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Gary, IN HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,429.
What renters pay in 46368
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46366 | North Judson | $1,080 | $797 |
| 46365 | Mill Creek | $1,310 | – |
| 46371 | Rolling Prairie | $1,870 | – |
| 46373 | Saint John | $1,490 | $927 |
| 46374 | San Pierre | $1,060 | – |
| 46375 | Schererville | $1,610 | $1,480 |
Fair Market Rents across Porter County, IN · All IN counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.