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Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portland 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,170 | $1,650 | $8,875 |
Portland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,421 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
Portland 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,745 | $3,300 | $8,775 |
Portland 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portland, ME
Pricing Updated: 10/01/2025Current apartment rentals in the Portland, ME area range in price from $800 to $4,995 with an overall median price of $2,810. The three Portland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rosemont at $1,174, Nasons Corner at $800, and Stroudwater at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portland Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Rosemont | $2,374 | $1,174 | 74 |
Nasons Corner | $2,376 | $800 | 29 |
Stroudwater | $2,400 | $1,195 | 42 |
Libbytown | $2,453 | $1,195 | 80 |
Rock Row | $2,469 | $800 | 23 |
North Deering | $2,523 | $1,174 | 25 |
Valley Street | $2,547 | $1,974 | 6 |
Riverton | $2,550 | $800 | 65 |
Old Port | $2,646 | $1,911 | 7 |
Deering Center | $2,696 | $1,174 | 74 |
Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, ME is a 2 Beds unit found at Tamarlane Apartments, LLC in the North Deering neighborhood priced from $1,516. The Linden in the Downtown Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,589. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Tamarlane Apartments, LLC | Spruce | 2BR,2BA | $1,516 |
The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,589 |
Olde English Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Executive | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME
As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.52 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhouse Model at Island View Apartments in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 28 Caleb St Model at 28 Caleb St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Riverton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Island View Apartments | Three Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
28 Caleb St, Unit 1 | 28 Caleb St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
194 Falmouth St, Unit #1 | 194 Falmouth St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
2 Cottage Ln, Unit 1 | 2 Cottage Ln | 2BR,1BA | $2.16 |
49 Seeley Ave, Unit 2 | 49 Seeley Ave | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.98 |
Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
Olde English Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Executive | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
Tamarlane Apartments, LLC | Maple | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
The Bellamy | Bower | 2BR,1BA | $1.97 |
430 E Bridge St, Unit Efficiency | 430 E Bridge St | Studio ,1BA | $2.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland
What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?
There are currently 667 Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,995. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $1,375 to $17,500.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portland?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portland ranges from $1,375 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,530.
How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portland?
For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portland range from $1,264 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $17,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,836.
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