Average Rent in Portland, ME and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Portland, ME

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portland, ME is $2,008. This is +2% higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,008

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

55

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Portland, ME is $2,008. This is +2% higher than the national average.

$2.81

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%

73%

14%

$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500

$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000

$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500

$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

55%

45%

Renter-occupied

Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Portland, ME
The monthly rent for an apartment in Portland, ME is $1,917. A 1-bedroom apartment in Portland, ME costs about $1,773 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,008. Houses for rent in Portland, ME are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $3,400.


1 bedroom	$1,800	No Change	6%
2 bedroom	$2,066	9%	6%
3 bedroom	$2,871	17%	2%
4 bedroom	$3,750	4%	1%
Studio	$1,250	2%	39%

		Comparables
Downtown Portland	$2,300
East Bayside India Street	$2,000
Libbytown	$2,300
North Deering	$2,050
Oakdale	$2,300
Parkside	$1,920
Riverton	$2,325
Rosemont	$2,300
West Bayside	$2,600
West End	$2,351


Apartments	$1,917	2%	No Change
Condos	$2,655	12%	No Change
Houses	$3,400	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,066

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,871

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Portland, ME, 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.

Compare rent prices in Portland, ME to other cities

Median rent prices in Portland, ME for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Biddeford, ME.

Portland

Median rent price$2,008

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Portland, ME is equal to the median rent in Biddeford, ME.

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Cost of living in
Portland, ME

The overall cost of living in Portland, ME is 12% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.