Bay View Estates
2121 W Main Rd,
Portsmouth, RI 02871
$1,300 - $2,600 | Studio - 2 Beds
Portsmouth
Portsmouth, RI
Area Guide
Just sit on the dock of the bay in Portsmouth
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Lush
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Active
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Welcoming
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Historic
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Situated in the southern portion of Rhode Island on the Narragansett Bay, Portsmouth is an idyllic town brimming with historic charm and a distinct small-town feel. Portsmouth residents enjoy an overall laidback atmosphere along with plenty of lush landscaping and natural beauty.
Options for outdoor recreation abound in Portsmouth, from fishing and boating on the bay to golfing at Montaup Country Club and everything in between. Families often flock to Portsmouth for its excellent schools and its convenient location. Newport and Providence are each within a 30-minute drive of Portsmouth, while Cape Cod is about an hour’s drive away. Access to multiple major roadways makes getting around from Portsmouth a breeze.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Portsmouth, RI is $1,300 for a studio, $1,588 for one bedroom, and $2,395 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portsmouth has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,588/month
803 Sq Ft
House
$10,046/month
2,521 Sq Ft
Transportation
34
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
29
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-4
422 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-4
328 Students
10
Public
Grades 5-8
618 Students
7
Public
Grades 5-8
618 Students
7
Public
Grades 9-12
796 Students
7
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Narragansett Bay Research Reserve - Prudence Island
- Herreshoff Marine Museum
- Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
- Emilie Ruecker Wildlife Refuge
- Krupowicz Planetarium
Military Bases
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.