Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland Ave,
Portland, ME 04101
$2,100 - $3,500
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Portland, ME
What is the average rent in Portland, ME?
$1,847/month
Average Rent
586 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Portland, ME is $1,847 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Portland rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Portland, you can expect to pay about $1,586 per month for a studio, $1,847 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,136 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,197 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Portland, ME?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Portland, ME
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
40%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
26%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland?
Based on current rent prices, East Bayside-India Street, West End and Parkside are the most affordable neighborhoods in Portland.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland?
Based on current rent prices, Old Port District, Old Port and Arts District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Portland.
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Which Portland neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Portland with the most apartments available are Downtown Portland, Arts District and City Center .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Portland, ME?
Because the average rent in Portland is $1,847, you’ll want to make about $6,156 per month or $73,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Portland, ME is 14.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Portland is 35.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,586 - $2,197. You can expect to pay 1.1% more for groceries, 18.4% more for utilities, and 3.2% more for transportation.
How does Portland, ME compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Portland, ME to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,806/month
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One Bedroom
$2,073/month
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Two Bedroom
$2,611/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,629/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.