Portland, ME Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,399
1-year change
+2.1%
$49/mo
5-year change
+25.0%
$480/mo
10-year change
+65.4%
$949/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Portland

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,328/mo—0.0%
2016$1,428/mo+7.5%+7.5%
2017$1,437/mo+0.6%+8.2%
2018$1,524/mo+6.1%+14.8%
2019$1,603/mo+5.2%+20.7%
2020$1,697/mo+5.9%+27.8%
2021$1,828/mo+7.7%+37.7%
2022$2,008/mo+9.8%+51.2%
2023$2,153/mo+7.2%+62.1%
2024$2,253/mo+4.6%+69.7%
2025$2,313/mo+2.7%+74.2%
2026$2,386/mo+3.2%+79.7%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Portland changed since 2015?

Median rent in Portland, ME was $1,311 in 2015-01 and is $2,399 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,088 per month over 11 years.

How much has Portland rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Portland, ME has changed +25.0% ($480 per month). The current median is $2,399.

What has rent in Portland done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Portland, ME has changed +65.4% ($949 per month). It is now $2,399.

Is rent in Portland going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Portland, ME has increased +2.1% ($49/mo). Current median: $2,399.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.