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242 Main St, Portland, CT 06480, USA
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Management

Ironclad Property Management

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(203) 599-7564

Property Overview

242 Main Street - Red Pod offers strong value, with an 8.3 overall rating, excellent price, amenities, and location scores, and a high level of trustworthiness. It also stands out for value per square foot, nearby top-rated schools, and snow removal, making it a well-rounded rental option.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 242 Main Street - Red Pod is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Main Street - Red Pod has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • More space

Floor plans

3BR/2.0BA3 bed2 bath1,300 sqft$1,982 /mo1 unit availableWelcome home to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath apartment at 240 Main Street, Unit 2 in Portland, CT. Featuring generously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a beautifully designed kitchen with stunning countertops, and an open living and dining area, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and style. With beautiful flooring throughout and plenty of space to fit your lifestyle, this inviting unit is ready for you to make it your own. Schedule your tour today! Resident Benefits Package Fee of $32 included in the listed rent for one tenant per unit. Additional lease holders are $7 each. Application fee of $49 required for all applicants over 18 years of age. 1st month's rent and security deposit to move-in or chose the monthly security deposit waiver option. Household gross monthly income should be at least 3x the rental rate. Owner looks for a minimum credit score of 600. A monthly Risk Mitigation Fee will be charged to residents with a credit score below 700. Residents with a credit score of 700 or higher will not be charged this fee. This fee is not included in the listed rent. Professionally Managed by Ironclad Property Management. Broker: Ironclad Real Estate. -Parking: 2 space available -Heat: Gas tenant paid -Hot Water: Gas tenant paid -Electricity: tenant paid -Trash Removal: owner paid -Snow Removal: owner paid -Ground Maintenance: owner paid -Cold Water: owner paid -Septic/Sewer: owner paid -Washer/Dryer: Hook Up Available -Pets: Per owner’s discretion. Fee applies.

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Amenities for 242 Main Street - Red Pod

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Stove & FridgeTrash

Building

Sewer

Other

Cold Water
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About 242 Main Street - Red Pod

HomeApartments in Portland 242 Main Street - Red Pod

Welcome home to this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath apartment at 240 Main Street, Unit 2 in Portland, CT. Featuring generously sized bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a beautifully designed kitchen with stunning countertops, and an open living and dining area, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort and style. With beautiful flooring throughout and plenty of space to fit your lifestyle, this inviting unit is ready for you to make it your own. Schedule your tour today! Resident Benefits Package Fee of $32 included in the listed rent for one tenant per unit. Additional lease holders are $7 each. Application fee of $49 required for all applicants over 18 years of age. 1st month's rent and security deposit to move-in or chose the monthly security deposit waiver option. Household gross monthly income should be at least 3x the rental rate. Owner looks for a minimum credit score of 600. A monthly Risk Mitigation Fee will be charged to residents with a credit score below 700. Residents with a credit score of 700 or higher will not be charged this fee. This fee is not included in the listed rent. Professionally Managed by Ironclad Property Management. Broker: Ironclad Real Estate. -Parking: 2 space available -Heat: Gas tenant paid -Hot Water: Gas tenant paid -Electricity: tenant paid -Trash Removal: owner paid -Snow Removal: owner paid -Ground Maintenance: owner paid -Cold Water: owner paid -Septic/Sewer: owner paid -Washer/Dryer: Hook Up Available -Pets: Per owner’s discretion. Fee applies.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 242 Main Street - Red Pod is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 242 Main Street - Red Pod has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 242 Main Street - Red Pod
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
242 Main Street - Red Pod stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
242 Main Street - Red Pod goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cold water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 242 Main Street - Red Pod receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
242 Main Street - Red Pod is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 242 Main Street - Red Pod does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 242 Main Street - Red Pod compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 148 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Portland

3-bedroom apartments at 242 Main Street - Red Pod cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Portland.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Portland
A table of studio rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
September 2025$1,280
October 2025$1,250
March 2026$1,250
April 2026$1,250
May 2026$1,250
August 2026$1,150
September 2026$1,150

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$79,280/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $79,280 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,982.
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Schools near 242 Main Street - Red Pod

Valley View School

81 high st

portland, CT, 6480

PK, K-1Public
B-

Gildersleeve School

565 main st

portland, CT, 6480

2-4Public
B

Moser School

10 school st

rocky hill, CT, 6067

4-5Public
A-

LINKS Academy at Eastbury

1389 neipsic rd

glastonbury, CT, 6033

1-12Public

Glastonbury Public Schools - Integrated Preschool

1389 neipsic rd

glastonbury, CT, 6033

PKPublic
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Getting around Portland near 242 Main St

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

2/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 242 Main St, Portland

Groceries

5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within a short drive

Cafes

5/10
Variety of cafés within a short drive

Restaurants

7/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within a short drive

Explore the area around 242 Main St

Adam's Hometown Markets
316 Marlborough St
Portland Foods Inc
316 Marlborough St
River Ridge Farm and Market
725 Main St
Its Only Natural
575 Main St
Arescos Market
80 Liberty St

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