Portland, ME rental market

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Last updated August 8, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portland, ME is $2,600.

Average rent

$2,600

Month-over-month change

+$40

Year-over-year change

-$100

Available rentals

169

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,012 to $17,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0002
$1,2001
$1,3003
$1,4004
$1,5005
$1,6008
$1,7008
$1,8009
$1,90010
$2,0007
$2,10013
$2,20012
$2,30010
$2,40011
$2,5008
$2,6008
$2,70013
$2,80013
$2,90019
$3,0009
$3,1007
$3,20010
$3,3007
$3,4007
$3,5008
$3,6003
$3,7002
$3,8003
$3,9001
$4,1002
$4,2004
$4,3003
$4,4004
$4,5004
$4,6001
$4,7001
$5,000+5

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,500$2,500
Feb$2,488$2,500
Mar$2,500$2,450
Apr$2,750$2,556
May$2,750$2,620
Jun$2,695$2,458
Jul$2,800$2,490
Aug$2,695$2,600
Sep$2,800No data
Oct$2,750No data
Nov$2,530No data
Dec$2,500No data

Market temperature

The Portland, ME rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Portland, ME is 24% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Portland, ME?

The average rent in Portland, ME is $2,600.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Portland, ME?

Houses in Portland, ME rent between $1,012 - $17,500 with an average rent of $2,600.

3. How has the rent in Portland, ME changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Portland, ME decreased by $100

4. How much has the rent in Portland, ME increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Portland, ME increased by $40

5. How many available rentals are there in Portland, ME?

There are currently 169 rentals available in Portland, ME.

6. How do rent prices in Portland, ME compare with the national average?

The average rent in Portland, ME is $2,600 — 23.81% higher the national average of $2,100.