Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
South Portland, ME

Median rent

Median rent in South Portland

$2,475/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Portland is $2,475 per month as of September 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.

$3.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Portland

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Portland rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in South Portland, ME

Average rent prices in South Portland have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $2,322, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in South Portland run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,760

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$2,500

5%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,795

1%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,000

18%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,760

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

17%

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

Median rent price$2,475
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Portland, ME is 34% higher than the median rent in Biddeford, ME.

Discover rentals in South Portland, ME

Redbank Village - Photo 1 of 1
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8h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Redbank Village

62 Macarthur Cir E, South Portland, ME 04106

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,595–$2,679

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299 Ocean St #10 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Apartment for rent in South Portland

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

757 Main St #53 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Portland

172 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

172 Broadway

172 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

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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 $2,475 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Portland?

Average rent prices in South Portland have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does South Portland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Portland is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 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 $99,000/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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