Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME

Prices and availability in South Portland, ME were last updated on 5 Oct 2026.

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

The average rent in South Portland, ME is $1,970.

The price range for a studio apartment in South Portland, ME is between $2,500 and $2,600.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is between $2,500 and $2,600.

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 average age of rental buildings in South Portland is 51 years old, with 31% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which 75% are garden-style apartment communities, 25% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in South Portland are around 6% 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 52% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.