
Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME (662 Rentals)


Redbank Village

Summit Terrace

Olde English Village Apartments

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57 High St, Unit 2

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5 Valley St, Unit Valley Street

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177 School St, Unit 177 School St.

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396 Preble St, Unit SunSplashed

757 Main St, Unit 53

77 Gary L Maietta Pky, Unit 105
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21 Arrowwood Ct, Unit Condo

182 Margaret St

184 Elm St

93 Lowell St

751 Main St

204 High St

71 Preble St

757 Main St

18 Ocean St

73 Clemons St
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215 High St

Nonesuch River Apartments

Back Bay Tower

Island View

Waterside Apartments

The Armature

The Casco

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Nightingale

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11 Shepley St
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The Breakaway

Autumn Woods Apartments

The Lofts @ 225

117 Lofts

Summit Terrace at Woodland

Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm

Princeton on Back Cove

Foxcroft Apartments, LLC

Island View

46 Market St
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The Linden

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

39 Blue Spruce Farm Rd

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79 Bramhall St, Unit 3D

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28 Saint George St, Unit #3

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7 Atlantic St, Unit 1

537 Congress St, Unit 304

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96 North St, Unit 1
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South Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland Studio Apartments | $2,153 | $1,195 | $3,156 |
| South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,297 | $1,326 | $3,893 |
| South Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,457 | $1,750 | $4,730 |
| South Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,812 | $2,105 | $4,500 |
| South Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
How much does it cost to rent a home in South Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $2,862 | $1,600 | $5,750 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $3,314 | $2,200 | $6,500 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,742 | $2,500 | $4,200 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
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Best Local Schools in South Portland, ME
Dora L Small Elementary School
Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Portland
What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in South Portland, ME?
As of today, September 05, 2026, there are currently 662 available South Portland apartments priced from $1,195 to $4,730, with an average monthly rent of $2,381.
How much are Studio apartments in South Portland?
There are currently 316 Studio Apartments in South Portland with rent ranges from $1,195 to $3,156 with an average price of $2,153.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom South Portland Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in South Portland ranges from $1,326 to $3,893 with an average monthly rent of $2,297.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in South Portland cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in South Portland range from $1,750 to $4,730. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,457.
How expensive are South Portland Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 69 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in South Portland on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,105 to $4,500 - averaging $2,812 for the location.
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