Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME

Prices and availability in South Portland, ME were last updated on 30 May 2026.

The best apartments in South Portland, ME are: Latitude at South Portland, Summit Terrace at Woodland, Summit Terrace and 58 Fickett Street.

The average rent in South Portland, ME is $1,807.

The price range for a studio apartment in South Portland, ME is between $2,578 and $2,692.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is between $1,975 and $2,804.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is between $2,042 and $2,692.

In South Portland, 42% of the residents are renting compared to 58% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 20% of South Portland's rentals, 61% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 18% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in South Portland are about 50 years old, on average. Of these, 30% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 77% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 23% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in South Portland are around 5% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 33% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.