Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland Ave,
Portland, ME 04101
$2,100 - $3,500
1-3 Beds
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME
University of Southern Maine Portland Campus - Portland, ME Area Guide
Celebrate the Husky spirit in your blue and gold!
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The University of Southern Maine offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Founded in 1878, USM is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, and affordable education. A distinguished faculty at USM fosters a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation while embracing academic freedom and diversity. The Portland campus is part of an urban hotspot, convenient to a variety of condos and apartments available for rent. Portland neighborhoods nearby the USM campus include Oakdale, Parkside, and West End. Free shuttle buses transport USM students between the Portland and Gorham campuses on a regular basis. Access to the I-295 and I-95 allows for simple commutes and travels from the USM Portland campus as well. Special events and activities—from sporting events to the performing arts and everything in between—shape campus life at USM. Culinary delights, outdoor recreation, and artistic and cultural amenities abound in the lively city of Portland. Boston is also less than a two-hour drive away from campus.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Portland, ME is $1,593 for a studio, $1,857 for one bedroom, $2,136 for two bedrooms, and $2,245 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Portland has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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430 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,593/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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587 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,857/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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824 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,136/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,016 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,245/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Southern Maine Portland Campus - Portland, ME (University) is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of Southern Maine Portland Campus - Portland, ME (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Southern Maine Portland Campus - Portland, ME (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Moderately Noisy
Quiet Score
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
257 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
41 Students
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
230 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
435 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
453 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
382 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
952 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
750 Students
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences
Public
Grades 9-12
355 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Southworth Planetarium
- Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
- Gulf of Maine Research Institute
- Mayor Baxter Woods
- Portland Observatory
Airports
- Portland International Jetport
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.