Last updated on August 16, 2026

Average rent in
Portland, CT

Median rent

Median rent in Portland

$1,500/mo

decreased by35%

vs previous year

The average rent in Portland is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Portland

9

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Portland rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Portland, CT, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Portland, CT

Average rent prices in Portland have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Portland, CT

Rent prices in Portland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portland is $1,601, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,382.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

3%

1 bedroom

$1,675

3%

-

2 bedroom

$2,201

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

29%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,201

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

29%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Portland, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Portland, CT compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Portland and Avon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Portland

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,050
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portland, CT is 27% lower than the median rent in Avon, CT.

Discover rentals in Portland, CT

204-206 Main St. - Red Pod - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

204-206 Main St. - Red Pod

204 Main St, Portland, CT 06480

2 beds

1 bath

$1,382

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

206 Main St #204-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Portland

2 beds

1 bath

$1,414

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 31

548 Main Street - Rainbow Pod - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

548 Main Street - Rainbow Pod

548 Main St, Portland, CT 06480

3 beds

1 bath

$1,702

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

242 Main Street - Red Pod - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

242 Main Street - Red Pod

242 Main St, Portland, CT 06480

3 beds

2 baths

$2,182

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Portland, CT

Quick answers to common questions about the Portland rental market.

How much is rent in Portland?

The average rent in Portland is $1,500 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Portland?

Average rent prices in Portland have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 35% since last year.

How does Portland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Portland is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Portland?

To comfortably afford rent in Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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