1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in South Portland, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in South Portland, Maine as of October 2026. That's +27% lower than the citywide median of $2,413 and +26% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in South 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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in South Portland
Compare South Portland's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 3 | South Portland (this page) | $1,760 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than South Portland.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs South Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 2.7 mi | $1,597 | $-163 (-9%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 6.2 mi | $1,800 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 10.2 mi | $1,370 | $-390 (-22%) |
| Gorham, ME | 13.2 mi | $1,450 | $-310 (-18%) |
| Saco, ME | 13.6 mi | $1,510 | $-250 (-14%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 14 mi | $1,800 | +$40 (+2%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 16.9 mi | $1,370 | $-390 (-22%) |
| Freeport, ME | 20 mi | $1,690 | $-70 (-4%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 28.3 mi | $1,400 | $-360 (-20%) |
| Auburn, ME | 31.4 mi | $980 | $-780 (-44%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 32.6 mi | $980 | $-780 (-44%) |
| Sanford, ME | 35.1 mi | $1,210 | $-550 (-31%) |
1-Bedroom rent in South Portland — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in South Portland?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in South Portland, Maine is $1,760 per month. This is +27% below the citywide median of $2,413.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in South Portland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,400 ($5,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is South Portland expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
South Portland's 1-bedroom median of $1,760 is +26% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does South Portland rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, South Portland ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near South Portland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Portland ($1,597), Old Orchard Beach ($1,370), Gorham ($1,450).