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Portland, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, CT is a Studio unit found at Woodrow Wilson Apartments in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood priced from $1,400. 65 Hillside Ave in the East Hampton Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodrow Wilson ApartmentsstudioStudio,1BA$1,400
65 Hillside Ave1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,450
584 Main St584 Main StreetStudio,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, CT and Nearby

As of May 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $2.15 price per square foot Stratton Model at Forest Park in the in the Outer Glastonbury Marlborough neighborhood starting from $2,067. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 63 Ridge Rd Model at 63 Ridge Rd, Unit 63 Ridge Road apt 2 starting at $1,900 with a $2.11 price per square foot in the East Hampton Portland 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.
Forest ParkStratton2BR,1BA$2.15
63 Ridge Rd, Unit 63 Ridge Road apt 263 Ridge Rd2BR,1BA$2.11
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.78
Highview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.72
130 Highland Ave, Unit 1130 Highland Ave2BR,1BA$1.75
Brainerd PlaceA1.2.A1BR,1BA$2.92
Springside MiddletownA3-A | 1 Bed | 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.01
80 Hillside Ave2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$2.34
Woodrow Wilson ApartmentsstudioStudio ,1BA$2.15
Birchwood Apartments1BD Remodel1BR,1BA$2.31

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Portland, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $3,595. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $1,200 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portland ranges from $1,200 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,417.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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