Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME

Prices and availability in South Portland, ME were last updated on 25 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in South Portland, ME are: Latitude at South Portland, Summit Terrace, Summit Terrace at Woodland and 31 Concord Street.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in South Portland, ME is between $2,343 and $4,295.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is between $2,343 and $3,900.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Portland, ME is between $2,079 and $4,295.

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 51 years old, on average. Of these, 31% 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 75% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 25% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Rental apartments in South Portland come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 33% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 52% of all rentals in South Portland. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.