132 Properties
$1,850+
Shepley Street
11 Shepley Street, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,639
10 Avon Place
10 Avon Place, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,950
75 Chestnut St
75 Chestnut St unit 302, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$4,300
75 Chestnut St
75 Chestnut St unit 610, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,900
117 Sheridan St
117 Sheridan St unit 6, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,000
60 Parris St
60 Parris St unit 305, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,794
212 High St
212 High St, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,000
101 Danforth St
101 Danforth St unit 11, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,860
234 Eastern Promenade
234 Eastern Promenade unit 1, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,545
477 Cumberland Ave
477 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,460
111 Sherman St
111 Sherman St, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,800
24 Mellen St
24 Mellen St, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,590
812 Congress St
812 Congress St unit 1, Portland, ME 04102
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$5,200
322 Spring St
322 Spring St, Portland, ME 04102
5 Beds • 3 Bath
$3,000
212 St John St
212 St John St unit 1, Portland, ME 04102
4 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,936
3 Pleasant Ave
3 Pleasant Ave, Portland, ME 04103
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,600
801 Brighton Ave
801 Brighton Ave unit 1, Portland, ME 04102
3 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,870+
Summit Terrace
111 Summit Ter, South Portland, ME 04106
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,950+
Island View
151 North St, Portland, ME 04101
2–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$2,250
53 Myrtle St
53 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$4,500
185 Fore St
185 Fore St unit 203, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 2 Bath
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$3,950
101 North St
101 North St unit 4, Portland, ME 04101
3 Beds • 2 Bath
How many bedrooms do you need?
$2,000
270 Eastern Promenade
270 Eastern Promenade unit 2, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,750
64 Deering St
64 Deering St unit 3, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
How many bathrooms do you need?
$2,250
727 Congress St
727 Congress St unit 8, Portland, ME 04102
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,800
Princeton on Back Cove
100 Forest Park, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,000
214 St John St
214 St John St, Portland, ME 04102
4 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,425
15 Massachusetts Ave
15 Massachusetts Ave, Portland, ME 04102
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,455
Princeton Village
216 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,900
801 Brighton Ave
801 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
3 Beds • 2 Bath
Portland apartments for rent are located along a southern peninsula of Maine that reaches into the Casco Bay. In addition to the city being a top tourist destination in the state, local residents are able to enjoy water activities and natural wonders throughout the area's parks. Portland maintains a number of historical sites throughout the region, along with wonderful dining options.
There are plenty of Portland apartments for rent to consider right downtown. Choose from one of the many neighborhoods in the area and you'll be close to history, the arts and waterfront. Spend weekends strolling through the Portland Museum of Art, Children's Museum and Theatre of Main or the Main Historical Society. Along the water in Portland, you can enjoy delicious meals crafted from local lobster and other fresh seafood.
Within the Bayside neighborhood, you'll find a vast array of residents, including families, singles and businesses. Portland apartments located in the West End feature Victorian architecture and nearby parks. Another popular neighborhood is the East End, which houses the Portland Observatory and Munjoy Hill.
The average cost of living in Portland is 12.8 percent greater than the national average, which is right on par with the average for residents across the state of Maine. With median rental rates that are 4.8 percent greater than the national average, you will have no trouble affording Portland apartments for rent with a median household income that is 5.4 percent greater than the average in Maine.
If you are in need of affordable housing, you can connect with the Maine State Housing Authority. Low income apartments for rent in Portland are available through Choice Housing Vouchers, subsidized apartments and other programs that provide self-sufficiency for families in the area.
In December 2012, the unemployment rate in Portland was just 5.4 percent. Residents of apartments in Portland are most likely to find employment in healthcare and manufacturers of leather goods. Some of the top employers in the city include TD Banknorth, Maine Medical Center and L.L. Bean.
While living in Portland apartments you will have some excellent options to consider if you are looking to further your education. In addition to the University of Maine's home campus, the school also has a law school in the area. Other colleges in the region include the Maine College of Art and University of New England.