Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Portland, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Portland, ME rent rose 7.3% year over year to a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are seeing a modest increase compared to last year, with the month-over-month rise of 11.6% reflecting recent market momentum.
Compared to national trends
Portland, ME runs 14.0% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with a limited total rental inventory of 55 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Portland, ME rent for $1,495/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,688/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms range around $3,038/month and $3,000/month respectively. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Portland
$2,200/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Portland is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $270 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Portland
55
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Portland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Portland, ME
Average rent prices in Portland have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,110, whereas a house costs $2,985. 1-bedroom apartments in Portland run $1,705 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,495 |  12% | 11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,687 | 2% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $3,037 | 4% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 5% | 19% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Back Cove | $2,700 | |
Downtown Portland | $2,276 | |
East Deering | $2,395 | |
Libbytown | $3,047 | |
North Deering | $2,255 | |
Oakdale | $2,500 | |
Parkside | $2,095 | |
Valley Street | $2,200 | |
West Bayside | $2,400 | |
West End | $2,276 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,110 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 21% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,985 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,687
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,037
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
Parkside
Average rent
$2,095
Downtown Portland
Average rent
$2,276
Oakdale
Average rent
$2,500
Back Cove
Average rent
$2,700
Valley Street
Average rent
$2,200
North Deering
Average rent
$2,255
West End
Average rent
$2,276
Libbytown
Average rent
$3,047
East Deering
Average rent
$2,395
West Bayside
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$2,110
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
21%
Houses
Average rent
$2,985
Last 30 days
No Change
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
14%higher than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Portland, ME is 32% higher than the median rent in Biddeford, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,672
1%$2,100
4%$1,700
18%$2,725
33%$2,625
4%$2,325
17%$1,750
7%$1,950
4%$1,650
26%$2,365
7%$1,997
9%$2,337
6%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
4d ago
1500 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
12 Gilman St, Portland, ME 04102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
11 Massachusetts Ave, Portland, ME 04102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,815
Apartment for rent
1d ago
16 - 18 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04102
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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
$5,300
$5,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 1
2d ago
Downtown Portland condo for rent in Portland
383 Commercial St #416, Portland, ME 04101
2 beds
2 baths
$5,000
$4,500
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
East Bayside - India Street condo for rent in Portland
2 beds
2 baths
$4,300
Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
29 Ocean Ave #2, Portland, ME 04103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
2d ago
East Bayside - India Street apartment for rent in Portland
154 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 28
12h ago
Back Cove apartment for rent in Portland
Studio
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
13h ago
40 Free St, Portland, ME 04101
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,276–$4,030
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
29 Ocean Ave #2, Portland, ME 04103
2 beds
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
4d ago
Verified
95 Congress St #NA, Portland, ME 04101
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
111 Sherman St, Portland, ME 04101
3 beds
2 baths
$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
Verified
95 Congress St #NA, Portland, ME 04101
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
11 Massachusetts Ave, Portland, ME 04102
3 beds
1 bath
$1,815
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Deering Center condo for rent in Portland
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
$2,850
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 10
2d ago
24 Mellen St, Portland, ME 04101
Studio
1 bath
$1,625
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 $2,200 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Portland?
Average rent prices in Portland have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Portland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Portland is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Portland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Portland are Parkside ($2,095/mo), Valley Street ($2,200/mo), and North Deering ($2,255/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Portland?
To comfortably afford rent in Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Portland?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Portland average around $1,880/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,170/month.
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).