South Portland, ME rental market

What is the average rent in South Portland, ME?

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Last updated October 13, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Portland, ME is $2,400.

Average rent

$2,400

Month-over-month change

-$100

Year-over-year change

-$95

Available rentals

77

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $925 to $24,775.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9001
$1,2001
$1,4002
$1,5003
$1,6002
$1,7004
$1,80011
$1,9008
$2,0003
$2,1007
$2,2009
$2,3005
$2,4006
$2,5007
$2,6009
$2,7005
$2,8004
$2,9004
$3,0004
$3,1004
$3,2004
$3,3002
$3,4002
$3,5001
$3,7001
$4,5001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $95 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,500$2,400
Feb$2,500$2,500
Mar$2,600$2,500
Apr$2,800$2,500
May$2,500$2,700
Jun$3,000$2,745
Jul$2,800$2,786
Aug$2,830$2,800
Sep$2,600$2,656
Oct$2,500$2,500
Nov$2,400No data
Dec$2,500No data

Market temperature

The South Portland, ME rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in South Portland, ME is 20% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in South Portland, ME?

The average rent in South Portland, ME is $2,400.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in South Portland, ME?

The average rent for a studio apartment in South Portland, ME is $1,500 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is $1,995 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is $2,400 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is $2,850 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is $3,300 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in South Portland, ME?

Houses in South Portland, ME rent between $925 - $24,775 with an average rent of $2,400.

8. How has the rent in South Portland, ME changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in South Portland, ME decreased by $95

9. How much has the rent in South Portland, ME increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in South Portland, ME decreased by $100

10. How many available rentals are there in South Portland, ME?

There are currently 77 rentals available in South Portland, ME.

11. How do rent prices in South Portland, ME compare with the national average?

The average rent in South Portland, ME is $2,400 — 20% higher the national average of $2,000.

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