Portland, ME rental market
Last updated August 8, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Portland, ME is $2,600.
$2,600
+$40
-$100
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 price | Number of rental properties |
---|---|
$1,000 | 2 |
$1,200 | 1 |
$1,300 | 3 |
$1,400 | 4 |
$1,500 | 5 |
$1,600 | 8 |
$1,700 | 8 |
$1,800 | 9 |
$1,900 | 10 |
$2,000 | 7 |
$2,100 | 13 |
$2,200 | 12 |
$2,300 | 10 |
$2,400 | 11 |
$2,500 | 8 |
$2,600 | 8 |
$2,700 | 13 |
$2,800 | 13 |
$2,900 | 19 |
$3,000 | 9 |
$3,100 | 7 |
$3,200 | 10 |
$3,300 | 7 |
$3,400 | 7 |
$3,500 | 8 |
$3,600 | 3 |
$3,700 | 2 |
$3,800 | 3 |
$3,900 | 1 |
$4,100 | 2 |
$4,200 | 4 |
$4,300 | 3 |
$4,400 | 4 |
$4,500 | 4 |
$4,600 | 1 |
$4,700 | 1 |
$5,000+ | 5 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $100 compared to the previous year.
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 | $2,800 | No data |
Oct | $2,750 | No data |
Nov | $2,530 | No data |
Dec | $2,500 | No 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.
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.