Cheap Homes for Rent in Portland, CT from $1,200 (21 Rentals)

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property at 135 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,249

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$1,249

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135 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 20 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,299

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$1,299

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20 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 69 Mountain Laurel Dr

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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69 Mountain Laurel Dr

WethersfieldCT06109

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property at 70 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,550

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$1,550

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70 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 1274 E Main St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1274 E Main St

MeridenCT06450
property at 79 Newington Ave

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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79 Newington Ave

New BritainCT06051
property at 54 Oak St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

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54 Oak St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 20 Woodsedge Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Woodsedge Dr

NewingtonCT06111

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property at 12 Mountain Laurel Dr

$1,650

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$1,650

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12 Mountain Laurel Dr

WethersfieldCT06109
property at 104 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,650

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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104 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 200 Laura Ln

$1,700

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$1,700

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200 Laura Ln

Rocky HillCT06067
property at 18 Peck St

$1,795

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$1,795

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 15

18 Peck St

BerlinCT06037
property at 3 Forest Glen Cir

$1,900

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$1,900

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3 Forest Glen Cir

MiddletownCT06457

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Portland, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, CT is a 2 Beds unit found at Wharfside Commons in the East Hampton Portland neighborhood priced from $500. Stoneycrest Tower in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wharfside Commons2Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$500
Stoneycrest TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,133
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,400
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Middletown at Main594-studioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, CT

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.52 price per square foot 2Bed 2 Bath Model at Wharfside Commons in the in the East Hampton Portland neighborhood starting from $500. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 650 High St Model at 650 High St, Unit Apt 2 High Street starting at $1,650 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Cromwell Middletown 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.
Wharfside Commons2Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.52
650 High St, Unit Apt 2 High Street650 High St2BR,1BA$1.79
Rose Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Woodbury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.90
168 College St, Unit 1168 College St2BR,1BA$1.78
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.89
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.85
Rockwood Manor35 Grimes Road1BR,1BA$2.21
Stoneycrest TowerEfficiencyStudio ,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Portland, CT with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,881. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $1,249 to $5,595.

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 $1,249 to $5,595 with an average monthly rent of $2,681.

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 $1,450 to $3,881, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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