Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, CT from $800 (29 Rentals)

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4 Erin St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 Erin St

4 Erin StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Newfield Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newfield Towers

220 Newfield StMiddletown, CT 06457
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178 Pearl St
1 Bedroom Apartments

178 Pearl St

178 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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660 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

660 High St

660 High StMiddletown, CT 06457
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41 Bretton Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

41 Bretton Rd

41 Bretton RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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35 Bretton Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

35 Bretton Rd

35 Bretton RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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144 Pearl St
1 Bedroom Apartments

144 Pearl St

144 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Stoneycrest Tower
1 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneycrest Tower

352 Newfield StMiddletown, CT 06457
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135 Pearl Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

135 Pearl Street

135 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Meadoway Gardens
2 Bedroom Apartments

Meadoway Gardens

121-122 Rose CirMiddletown, CT 06457
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33 Bretton Road
1 Bedroom Apartments

33 Bretton Road

33 Bretton RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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150 Pearl St
2 Bedroom Apartments

150 Pearl St

150 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Rockwood Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rockwood Manor

35 Grimes RdRocky Hill, CT 06067
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Willowcrest
2 Bedroom Apartments

Willowcrest

63 Stoneycrest DrMiddletown, CT 06457
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Saybrook Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saybrook Apartments

15 Summer Hill RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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70 Lake St
1 Bedroom Apartments

70 Lake St

70 Lake StMiddletown, CT 06457
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4 S Park Pl
1 Bedroom Apartments

4 S Park Pl

4 S Park PlCromwell, CT 06416
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9 Erin St
2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Erin St

9 Erin StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Saybrook Townhouses
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saybrook Townhouses

987-1005 Saybrook RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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65 Hillside Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

65 Hillside Ave

65 Hillside AveMiddletown, CT 06457

Portland, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Wharfside Commons in the East Hampton Portland neighborhood priced from $1,211. Woodrow Wilson Apartments in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wharfside CommonsThe Schooner1BR,1BA$1,211
Woodrow Wilson ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,400
Birchwood Apartments1BD Remodel1BR,1BA$1,400
65 Hillside Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,400
584 Main St584 Main StreetStudio,1BA$1,450
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1,500
South Green ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,559
562 Main St2 BR2BR,1BA$1,600
80 Hillside Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, CT

As of March 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 BR Model at 562 Main St in the in the Durham East Haddam neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 6 Strickland St Model at 6 Strickland St, Unit Strickland starting at $2,200 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the Cobalt neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
562 Main St2 BR2BR,1BA$1.39
6 Strickland St, Unit Strickland6 Strickland St2BR,1BA$2.04
Sprucewood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.72
Forest ParkStratton2BR,1BA$2.04
71 Brookwood Dr, Unit A71 Brookwood Dr2BR,1BA$1.99
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.78
80 Hillside Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.20
Wharfside CommonsThe Schooner1BR,1BA$1.69
Birchwood Apartments1BD Remodel1BR,1BA$2.15
Woodrow Wilson ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.15

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26 / 100

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Portland is at Woodrow Wilson Apartments listed at $1,400.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Portland Apartment is $1,211 at Wharfside Commons.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Portland is starting from $1,435 at Wharfside Commons.

What is the most affordable Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Wharfside Commons and starts from $1,637.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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