What's the average rent in Portland, ME?

Rental Market Trends in Portland, ME

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Portland, ME is $2,500 per month, which is 27% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,500

4.2%$100 increase month-over-month

-6.5%-$175 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

205

APARTMENTS

$2,197

HOUSES

$3,200

TOWNHOUSES

$2,950

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Portland, ME at $2,197 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $3,200 per month. Townhomes average $2,950 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,975
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$2,980
4 Bedrooms	$3,300
All	$2,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Portland, ME is $1,975 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,980 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $3,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,500
3 Bedrooms	$3,300
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,950

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Portland, ME is $2,500 per month, followed by $2,500 for a 2 bedroom townhome, and $3,300 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,995
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$2,950
4 Bedrooms	$3,250
All	$2,600

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Portland, ME is $1,995 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $2,950 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $3,250 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,000
2 Bedrooms	$3,000
3 Bedrooms	$3,200
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$3,200

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Portland, ME is $2,000 per month, followed by $3,000 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,200 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom house.