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125 N 1st St

StroudsburgPA18360

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Portland, PA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, PA is a Studio unit found at General Lafayette Apartments in the College Hill neighborhood priced from $1,174. Park Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,374. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
General Lafayette ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,174
Park Hill Apartments1 Br/1Ba1BR,1BA$1,374
Fourth and Spring1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, PA and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.74 price per square foot *New Construction* Three-Bedroom Apartment Model at Green Valley Apartments in the starting from $3,250. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the Townhome Model at Laurel Hills Townhomes starting at $2,300 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the College Hill 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.
Green Valley Apartments*New Construction* Three-Bedroom Apartment3BR,3BA$1.74
Laurel Hills TownhomesTownhome3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Sullivan ParkeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.77
Mansfield Village$1.61/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.71
Glenbrook EastTwo Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$2.06
Orchard Street Apartments2BR/1BA Patio2BR,1BA$1.96
Luxury 2 bedroom apartments located in the heart of the Pocono Mountains2 Bedroom Third Floor2BR,1BA$1.93
Mt. Nebo Apartments2 Bedroom 1st Floor ADA2BR,1BA$1.97
Ravenscroft Apartments2x22BR,2BA$1.77
General Lafayette ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Portland, PA with pricing that ranges from $890 to $4,942. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $750 to $7,000.

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 $750 to $7,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,921.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portland range from $1,708 to $3,798, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,800 to $2,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,445 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,749.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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