584 Main St
584 Main St,
Middletown, CT 06457
Studio | $1,450 - $1,650
Rental Market Trends in Portland, CT
What is the average rent in Portland, CT?
$1,820/month
Average Rent
73 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Portland, CT is $1,820 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,557/month, making Portland one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Portland, you can expect to pay about $1,762 per month for a studio, $1,820 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,775 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Portland, CT?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.2%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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Rent Ranges in Portland, CT
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
Below $700/month
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$700 - $1,000/month
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$1,501 - $2,000/month
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Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portland, CT?
Because the average rent in Portland is $1,820, you’ll want to make about $6,066 per month or $72,792 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Portland, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Portland, CT to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.