Portland, ME rental market
What is the average rent in Portland, ME?
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portland, ME is $2,500.
Average rent
$2,500
Month-over-month change
$0
Year-over-year change
-$20
Available rentals
311
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $647 to $6,950.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $900 | 1 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 3 |
| $1,500 | 9 |
| $1,600 | 23 |
| $1,700 | 23 |
| $1,800 | 10 |
| $1,900 | 15 |
| $2,000 | 16 |
| $2,100 | 12 |
| $2,200 | 23 |
| $2,300 | 28 |
| $2,400 | 33 |
| $2,500 | 28 |
| $2,600 | 17 |
| $2,700 | 18 |
| $2,800 | 15 |
| $2,900 | 35 |
| $3,000 | 18 |
| $3,100 | 12 |
| $3,200 | 8 |
| $3,300 | 13 |
| $3,400 | 13 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,600 | 1 |
| $3,700 | 5 |
| $3,800 | 5 |
| $3,900 | 11 |
| $4,000 | 5 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 5 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 2 |
| $5,000+ | 5 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $20 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,480 |
| Feb | $2,500 | $2,375 |
| Mar | $2,450 | $2,400 |
| Apr | $2,556 | $2,400 |
| May | $2,620 | $2,450 |
| Jun | $2,458 | $2,400 |
| Jul | $2,490 | $2,400 |
| Aug | $2,600 | $2,550 |
| Sep | $2,576 | $2,520 |
| Oct | $2,550 | No data |
| Nov | $2,500 | No data |
| Dec | $2,500 | No data |
Market temperature
The Portland, ME rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Portland, ME is 25% higher than the national average.
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