South Portland, ME rental market

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Last updated August 16, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in South Portland, ME is $2,750.

Average rent

$2,750

Month-over-month change

-$250

Year-over-year change

-$250

Available rentals

62

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,250 to $9,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,6003
$1,7002
$1,8002
$1,9004
$2,0002
$2,1004
$2,2007
$2,3003
$2,4006
$2,5006
$2,6005
$2,7009
$2,8008
$2,9002
$3,0002
$3,1002
$3,2001
$3,3004
$3,4004
$3,5004
$3,6006
$3,7002
$3,8001
$3,9002
$4,0001
$4,1001
$4,6001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $250 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$2,500$2,500
Feb$2,500$2,500
Mar$2,800$2,600
Apr$2,650$2,800
May$2,524$2,500
Jun$2,500$3,000
Jul$2,600$2,800
Aug$2,700$2,830
Sep$2,650No data
Oct$2,537No data
Nov$2,700No data
Dec$2,572No data

Market temperature

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

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in South Portland, ME is 31% higher than the national average.

South Portland, MEvs.

$2,750

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in South Portland, ME is $2,750.

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

Houses in South Portland, ME rent between $1,250 - $9,500 with an average rent of $2,750.

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

In the last year, the rent in South Portland, ME decreased by $250

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

In the last month, the rent in South Portland, ME decreased by $250

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

There are currently 62 rentals available in South Portland, ME.

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

The average rent in South Portland, ME is $2,750 — 30.95% higher the national average of $2,100.

Zip codes in South Portland, ME