Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
South Portland, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Portland
$2,275/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in South Portland is $2,275 per month as of October 2026. This is 20% above the national average rent, or $375 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Portland
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Portland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Portland, ME
Average rent prices in South Portland have decreased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same 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
South Portland, ME
Rent prices in South Portland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Portland is $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in South Portland run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 | No Change |  6% | |
1 bedroom | $1,795 | 8% |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 3% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,725 | 2% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | 19% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Portland, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 15% | 4% | |
Houses | $3,000 | 19% | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,725
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last year
19%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in South Portland, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in South 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 South Portland, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in South Portland and Biddeford by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Portland
20%higher than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Portland, ME is 27% higher than the median rent in Biddeford, ME.
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$1,797
12%$2,000
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$2,775
26%$2,300
5%$2,650
$1,825
6%$2,397
19%$2,000
18%$2,695
15%$2,350
7%$2,375
30%Discover rentals in South Portland, ME
1h ago
Verified
62 Macarthur Cir E, South Portland, ME 04106
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,792
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Portland
55 Chestnut St #1, South Portland, ME 04106
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Portland
82 N Kelsey St, South Portland, ME 04106
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
207 Pine St, South Portland, ME 04106
3 beds
1 bath
$2,550–$2,850
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in South Portland
1 bed
2 baths
$2,738
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
13h ago
Condo for rent in South Portland
245 Broadway #106, South Portland, ME 04106
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Sep 15
17h ago
Condo for rent in South Portland
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
93 Lowell St, South Portland, ME 04106
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
62 Macarthur Cir E, South Portland, ME 04106
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,792
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Verified
2 Liberty Ln, South Portland, ME 04106
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,155–$3,506
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
2d ago
71 Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106
3 beds
1 bath
$2,695
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Portland
48 E St, South Portland, ME 04106
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
1h ago
Verified
62 Macarthur Cir E, South Portland, ME 04106
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,905–$2,792
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 30
2d ago
Verified
2 Liberty Ln, South Portland, ME 04106
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,155–$3,506
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 29
17h ago
Condo for rent in South Portland
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in South Portland
751 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
93 Lowell St, South Portland, ME 04106
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
70 Angell Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in South Portland
55 Chestnut St #1, South Portland, ME 04106
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in South Portland
48 E St, South Portland, ME 04106
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Nov 1
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Frequently asked questions for South Portland, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the South Portland rental market.
How much is rent in South Portland?
The average rent in South Portland is $2,275 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Portland?
Average rent prices in South Portland have decreased by 6% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does South Portland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Portland is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $375 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Portland?
To comfortably afford rent in South Portland, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/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).