Portland, ME rental market
What is the average rent in Portland, ME?
Last updated August 16, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portland, ME is $2,550.
Average rent
$2,550
Month-over-month change
+$75
Year-over-year change
-$50
Available rentals
220
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $6,950.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 6 |
| $1,600 | 16 |
| $1,700 | 12 |
| $1,800 | 8 |
| $1,900 | 15 |
| $2,000 | 12 |
| $2,100 | 13 |
| $2,200 | 9 |
| $2,300 | 10 |
| $2,400 | 19 |
| $2,500 | 18 |
| $2,600 | 13 |
| $2,700 | 17 |
| $2,800 | 14 |
| $2,900 | 22 |
| $3,000 | 18 |
| $3,100 | 6 |
| $3,200 | 9 |
| $3,300 | 8 |
| $3,400 | 10 |
| $3,500 | 8 |
| $3,600 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $3,900 | 5 |
| $4,000 | 3 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,200 | 3 |
| $4,400 | 3 |
| $4,500 | 3 |
| $4,700 | 2 |
| $4,800 | 1 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 4 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $50 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 | No data |
| 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.
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Rent in Portland, ME is 27% higher than the national average.
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