2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Portland, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Portland, Maine as of July 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,429 and +24% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Portland
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Portland
Compare Portland's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,044 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $1,060 |
| 3 | Rockland | $1,080 |
| 4 | Augusta | $1,110 |
| 5 | Auburn | $1,250 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $1,250 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,360 |
| 8 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 9 | Old Town | $1,410 |
| 10 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 11 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,860 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,760 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,750 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 5 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 6 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 7 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 8 | Portland (this page) | $2,053 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 14 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 15 | Sanford | $1,490 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Portland.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland, ME | 2.7 mi | $2,260 | +$207 (+10%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 4.8 mi | $2,750 | +$697 (+34%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 6.5 mi | $2,760 | +$707 (+34%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 8.1 mi | $2,310 | +$257 (+13%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 11.8 mi | $2,320 | +$267 (+13%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 12.5 mi | $1,760 | $-293 (-14%) |
| Gorham, ME | 12.8 mi | $1,860 | $-193 (-9%) |
| Saco, ME | 15.2 mi | $1,860 | $-193 (-9%) |
| Freeport, ME | 17.9 mi | $2,180 | +$127 (+6%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 18.8 mi | $1,760 | $-293 (-14%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 26.4 mi | $1,840 | $-213 (-10%) |
| Auburn, ME | 28.7 mi | $1,250 | $-803 (-39%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Portland — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Portland?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Portland, Maine is $2,053 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,429.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Portland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,120 ($6,843/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Portland expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Portland's 2-bedroom median of $2,053 is +24% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Portland rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Portland ranks #17 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Portland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Old Orchard Beach ($1,760), Gorham ($1,860), Saco ($1,860).