135 Properties
$1,850+
Shepley Street
11 Shepley Street, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,250
53 Myrtle St
53 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$3,500
75 Chestnut St
75 Chestnut St unit 610, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$3,550
99 Silver St
99 Silver St unit 3-3, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$4,500
185 Fore St
185 Fore St unit 203, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$2,026
132 Marginal Way
132 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,195
86 Danforth St
86 Danforth St unit 3, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,500
383 Commercial St
383 Commercial St unit 317, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,494
54 State St
54 State St, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,800
812 Congress St
812 Congress St unit 1, Portland, ME 04102
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,745
180 Grant St
180 Grant St, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,788
49 Falmouth St
49 Falmouth St unit 2B, Portland, ME 04103
Studio • 1 Bath
$2,136
49 Falmouth St
49 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$3,000
214 St John St
214 St John St, Portland, ME 04102
4 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,812
31 Frederic St
31 Frederic St unit 2, Portland, ME 04102
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,730+
Summit Terrace
111 Summit Ter, South Portland, ME 04106
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,995+
Liberty Commons
62 Macarthur Cir. E, South Portland, ME 04106
1–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$1,075+
Olde English Village Apartments
503 Westbrook St, South Portland, ME 04106
Studio–2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,950+
Island View
151 North St, Portland, ME 04101
2–3 Beds • 1–2 Baths
$34,000
75 Chestnut St
75 Chestnut St unit 203, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 2 Bath
$1,964
89 Anderson St
89 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
Set a maximum price for your search.
$2,200
60 Parris St
60 Parris St unit 305, Portland, ME 04101
1 Bed • 1 Bath
How many bedrooms do you need?
$2,500
234 Eastern Promenade
234 Eastern Promenade unit 1, Portland, ME 04101
2 Beds • 1 Bath
$2,280
812 Congress St
812 Congress St unit 2, Portland, ME 04102
2 Beds • 1 Bath
How many bathrooms do you need?
$1,914
49 Falmouth St
49 Falmouth St unit 1B, Portland, ME 04103
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,100
256 Vaughan St
256 Vaughan St, Portland, ME 04102
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,680
73 Ashmont St
73 Ashmont St, Portland, ME 04103
3 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,800
103 Rackleff St
103 Rackleff St unit 3, Portland, ME 04103
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$2,263+
Summit Terrace at Woodland
60 Woodland Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1–2 Beds • 1 Bath
$1,640+
Redbank Village
62 Macarthur Cir E, South Portland, ME 04106
1–3 Beds • 1 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.