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Scarborough, ME 04074
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Rental Market Trends in South Portland, ME
Updated July 2026
The average rent in South Portland, ME is $1,799/month.
Rent in South Portland is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.
$1,799/month
Average Rent
662 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.3%
Change / Year
319
Available Apartments
South Portland rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in South Portland average $1,047 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in South Portland average $1,799 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in South Portland average $2,055 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in South Portland average $2,427 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in South Portland, ME?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.3%, which averages out to $59 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in South Portland, ME
July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
11%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
11%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
56%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in South Portland, ME?
Because the average rent in South Portland is $1,799, you’ll want to make about $5,996 per month or $71,952 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.
How does South Portland, ME compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare South 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in South Portland?
The average rent in South Portland is $1,799 per month, which is 8.2% higher than the national average of $1,663.
Are rents going up or down in South Portland?
Rents in South Portland, ME are increasing, with prices up 3.3% year-over-year and $59 more per month.
What rent range is most common in South Portland?
In South Portland, ME, 56% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 June 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.