Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Portland, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Portland
$1,995/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Portland is $1,995 per month as of June 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portland
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portland, ME
Average rent prices in Portland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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, ME
Rent prices in Portland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Portland is $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $1,794 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,249.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 |  43% | 36% | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 3% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 1% | 14% | |
3 bedroom | $2,850 | 12% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 112% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Deering Center | $2,200 | |
Downtown Portland | $2,338 | |
East End | $2,200 | |
Libbytown | $2,200 | |
North Deering | $2,310 | |
Oakdale | $2,200 | |
Parkside | $1,913 | |
Riverton | $1,995 | |
Valley Street | $2,249 | |
West End | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,600 | 17% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
43%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
14%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
112%
Last year
3%
Parkside
Average rent
$1,913
Downtown Portland
Average rent
$2,338
Oakdale
Average rent
$2,200
North Deering
Average rent
$2,310
Valley Street
Average rent
$2,249
East End
Average rent
$2,200
Libbytown
Average rent
$2,200
West End
Average rent
$2,000
Riverton
Average rent
$1,995
Deering Center
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
17%
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.
How does rent in Portland, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Portland and Biddeford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Portland
2%higher than the national median
12%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portland, ME is 16% higher than the median rent in Biddeford, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,725
2%$2,200
14%$1,750
10%$2,650
31%$3,083
24%$2,599
143%$2,050
2%$1,950
4%$2,037
19%$2,500
35%$1,800
1%$1,965
10%Cost of living in Portland, ME
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | 15% higher |
| Housing | 36% higher |
| Transportation | 3% higher |
| Utilities | 20% higher |
Discover rentals in Portland, ME
1d ago
121 Dartmouth St, Portland, ME 04103
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,080–$1,519
Apartment for rent
1d ago
576 & 578 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,320–$1,629
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1h ago
232 High St, Portland, ME 04101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,965
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
East End apartment for rent in Portland
2 beds
0 baths
$5,595
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 5
5d+ ago
Downtown Portland house for rent in Portland
606 Chandlers Wharf #1, Portland, ME 04101
2 beds
2 baths
$5,600
$5,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
East Bayside - India Street condo for rent in Portland
2 beds
2 baths
$3,800
Condo for rent
20h ago
Downtown Portland apartment for rent in Portland
11 Shepley St #31, Portland, ME 04101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,015
Apartment for rent
1d ago
576 & 578 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,320–$1,629
Apartment for rent
2d ago
40 Free St, Portland, ME 04101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,276–$2,645
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Valley Street apartment for rent in Portland
19 Crescent St #4, Portland, ME 04102
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
$1,845
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
111 Sherman St, Portland, ME 04101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
West End condo for rent in Portland
Studio
1 bath
$1,875
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,500
$3,800
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1h ago
232 High St, Portland, ME 04101
2 beds
1 bath
$1,965
Apartment for rent
16h ago
1500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Downtown Portland apartment for rent in Portland
11 Shepley St #31, Portland, ME 04101
1 bed
1 bath
$2,015
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Portland, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Portland rental market.
How much is rent in Portland?
The average rent in Portland is $1,995 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portland?
Average rent prices in Portland have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Portland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portland is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portland are Parkside ($1,913/mo), Riverton ($1,995/mo), and West End ($2,000/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portland?
To comfortably afford rent in Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portland?
Portland, Oregon's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,100 per month. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 40% of monthly listings.
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).