Portland, ME Rent Trends

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What is the average rent in Portland?

The average rent of a 1-bedroom in Portland, ME is $2,225. The average rent of a 2-bedroom in Portland, ME is $2,250. The average rent of a 3-bedroom in Portland, ME is $2,988.

1 bed

$2,225

2 beds

$2,250

3+ beds

$2,988

Note: We calculate "average" rent as the median, or midpoint, to eliminate any skew from extremely high-priced or low-priced units.

Apartment Rent Ranges in Portland

The monthly rent for apartments in Portland, ME ranges from $1,300 to $3,700+.

$1,300 - $1,900

$1,900 - $2,500

$2,500 - $3,100

$3,100 - $3,700

$3,700+

What is the average apartment size in Portland?

The average size of a Portland, ME apartment is 633 square feet, while the median apartment size for Portland, ME is 503 square feet. However, square footage varies based on unit type. Most rentals in Portland, ME (52%) are 2 bedroom apartments, while the fewest (16%) are 3+ bedroom apartments. Meanwhile, 1 bedroom apartments account for 32%.

One bedroom

Two bedrooms

Three+ bedrooms

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