Brainerd Place
69 Marlborough St,
Portland, CT 06480
$1,710 - $3,175 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease
Rental Market Trends in Portland, CT
What is the average rent in Portland, CT?
$1,787/month
Average Rent
482 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-3.4%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Portland, CT is $1,787 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,624/month, which means Portland rent prices are 10% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Portland, you can expect to pay about $1,762 per month for a studio, $1,787 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,988 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 decreased by 3.4%, which averages out to $60 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Portland, CT
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland?
Based on current rent prices, East Hampton/Portland is the most affordable neighborhood in Portland.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland?
Based on current rent prices, East Hampton/Portland is the most expensive neighborhood in Portland.
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Which Portland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Portland with the most apartments available is East Hampton/Portland .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portland, CT?
Because the average rent in Portland is $1,787, you’ll want to make about $5,956 per month or $71,472 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.
Studio
$1,746/month
$1,746/month
One Bedroom
$1,742/month
$1,742/month
Two Bedroom
$2,937/month
$2,937/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.