1722 Bender Rd, Portage, MI 49002
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OFF MARKET

$239,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 5, 2026
  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath
  • 650 sqft

1722 Bender Rd, Portage, MI 49002

Home Highlights

Apartment
650 sqft
$368/sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1722 Bender Rd.
  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Clean, cute 1 bedroom apartment in Portage. Convenient location with convenient access to I-94, restaurants, shopping and entertainment! Unit is located in a duplex home. 12 month lease preferred. Shared yard with two parking spaces. Pets negotiable. Available for rent immediately

Owner pays for water, trash and snow removal/lawn care. Tenant pays for gas, electric, internet & cable.
1722 Bender Rd, Portage, MI 49002 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 650 sqft apartment. It last sold for $215,000 on Oct 17, 2022 (23,789% above the $900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2025 with an asking price of $800 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 4, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $239,400, with a rent estimate of $1,036/month.

Home Details for 1722 Bender Rd

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Lawn
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1722 Bender Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
4238 Moreland St, Kalamazoo, MI
0.64
Apartment
$271,000
09/25/25
2
1
-
211 Rose Pl, Kalamazoo, MI
2.89
Apartment
$162,000
09/23/25
1
1
820 sqft
1015 Park Pl, Kalamazoo, MI
2.84
Apartment
$209,900
09/25/25
3
1.5
1,325 sqft
320 W Vine St, Kalamazoo, MI
3.01
Apartment
$325,000
03/27/26
1
1
900 sqft
3630 Kenbrooke Ct, Kalamazoo, MI
4.01
Apartment
$120,000
05/01/26
2
2
894 sqft
3232 Pine Bluff Ln, Kalamazoo, MI
3.39
Apartment
$193,000
04/24/26
3
3
-
1402 Sutherland Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
3.60
Apartment
$399,900
12/26/25
4
2
2,250 sqft
3490 Scots Pine Way, Portage, MI
3.70
Apartment
$180,000
03/03/26
2
2
-
227 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI
3.80
Apartment
$242,000
02/19/26
1
1
-
3025 E Main St, Kalamazoo, MI
4.41
Apartment
$325,000
07/28/26
1
-
Home facts updated by county records

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Rental Market Trends in Portage

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,036/mo
Average rent
$2.5K
$491MoM
Available listings
60
View rental market trends in Portage, MI

Around this home

What Locals Say about Portage

At least 395 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 89 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 75 % Say kids play outside

  • 68 % Say there's wildlife

  • 68 % Say it's quiet

  • 64 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 37 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 27 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "My neighborhood is safe and beautiful. I’m fortunate to live here and I’m glad my kids can walk our dogs and feel safe."
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  • Jojocleaner
    "It’s a great place and schools for kids here. Lots of farmers markets and activities to do all over town."
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  • KamberKool
    "Good sidewalks for keeping you safe from traffic, streetlights, friendly dogs, respectful of property lines. Quite a few barking dogs though. Lack of barking training in this neighborhood. "
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  • Sarah Statler
    "Lots of dog walkers and a dog park nearby. Everyone is friendly and picks up after their dog. All dogs are leashed and don’t have to worry about a dog running out after you."
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  • Emily B.
    "Th are really into Halloween but most of all my neighborhood looks out for one another. I have lived in portage my whole life and I would recommend it to anyone :) the farmers market is near by and is wonderful. The schools are great too! "
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  • Breiannchurch
    "great place to live and raise a family. schools are rated high taxes are high though but u get what you pay for i suppose"
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  • Deborah.bourlon
    "Very green and beautiful, Portage is a nice city to live in. People are polite and friendly. My family lives there for 12 years so well recommended!"
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  • Kimberly C.
    "Very pet friendly area with lots of sidewalks, paths, and open spaces to enjoy. Many respectful pet owners"
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  • Mariah B.
    "The fireworks during holidays could cause problems for dogs who cant handle them. They would like that there are trails to walk them other than just sidewalks"
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  • Kamille L.
    "I'm close to grocery and shopping malls along with not too long of a drive to downtown kalamazoo. Traffic isn't that bad."
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  • James B.
    "I’m new but everyone has been very nice. It is quite and we have some wild life. Cars give people plenty of space."
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  • Donya G
    "I have lived in various Portage neighborhoods for last 25 years. It’s a good area, a quiet area. My daughters graduated Portage Northern. In my time here I have enjoyed living here."
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  • Katie K.
    "Nice family friendly suburbia. Situated smack dab between Chicago & Detroit at the intersection of I94 and 131"
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  • Jjpowers8311
    "Nothing, but high taxes, poor city water quality and public services are terrible ( leaf pick up, snow plowing) School buildings are amazing though"
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  • a
    "very friendly and comfortable. lots of families with dogs and pets. we have only good things to say "
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  • Cristmay12
    "Dog owners would not like that there is a busy road, but there are many other dogs in the area too. "
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  • Kitoko B.
    "I’ve lived here all my life. It’s a nice neighborhood always have been to me at least. It’s more then enough to do here "
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  • Jjpowers8311
    "Nothing stands out as unique in Portage MI. Many residential areas look run down. High taxes, water tastes bad, snow removal is horrendous. "
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  • Judithlynn46
    "There are not really any community events in our neighborhood. Houses are somewhat far spaced apart. It’s not a subdivision type of neighborhood. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Everything in the town of portage is easily navigable which makes a move here much easier. Portage is a great town for families as well; with good schools, lots of nature trail parks used for hiking, lots of different family oriented playground parks, a YMCA with great programs available, etc.... the list goes on! It is a wonderful little midwest town."
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  • Jblacer2323
    "Portage feels safe and has great schools . It’s a clean city with friendly people. There is a nice mall here. I feel safe walking at night here in portage. "
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  • Scoochie1992
    "I have lived here since I was 4 and I am 45. I knew that this was the place I wanted to raise my own kids. Great community, great schools. "
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  • Adam.e.jeffrey
    "There are a lot of parks nearby with trash cans and bags for easy poop disposal for when Rover decides that nature calls. "
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  • Trulia User
    "My commute is a short drive with plenty of “back roads” to take during the construction season or inclement weather. "
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  • Jon P.
    "Dumb people shoot fireworks at all hours of the night. There are road construction sites everywhere and seldom construction workers. I like the wildlife though and nice trails. Michigan is just not a nice place to live in the summer. "
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  • Ann P. B.
    "My commute to my job is quick and easy. A straight drive to downtown takes at most 15 minutes to get to downtown Kalamazoo. "
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  • Shawsax
    "The neighbors are very friendly and many of them take walks in this beautiful neighborhood. Cars are seldom seen, as this is a dead end street. However, the deer will eat your hostas. Consider planting something else. "
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  • Charles B.
    "Good schools, an amazing library with games and kids’ play room, and 10 minutes from about 4 or 5 different lakes. "
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  • Amber B.
    "Easy. A quick drive to and from work. Shopping and gas stations located conveniently on the way to most jobs."
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  • Ana R.
    "We do cookouts. For Christmas we have lights and reindeer for the kids to see. It’s very nice during all holidays usually there’s some kind of activities to do. "
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  • Stacey W.
    "Many people in my neighborhood own dogs. Seems to be a pet friendly area. My neighborhood is really good about keeping their dogs contained within their yard and are usually taken in at night."
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 4, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$900
Jul 28, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$900
Price increased by 13%
Jul 19, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$800
Apr 23, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,600
Apr 7, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,600

Frequently asked questions about 1722 Bender Rd

  • What is 1722 Bender Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1722 Bender Rd in Portage, MI is $239,400.
  • What is the price history for 1722 Bender Rd?
    1722 Bender Rd in Portage, MI last sold for $215,000 in October 2022.
  • Is Portage a buyer's or seller's market?
    Portage is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Portage?
    The median sale price in Portage is $309K. That is down $6.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 1722 Bender Rd have parking?
    Yes, 1722 Bender Rd in Portage, MI has on-site parking.

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