2-Bedroom Rent · October 2026

2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in South Portland, ME

$2,260/mo

Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Portland, Maine as of October 2026. That's +6% lower than the citywide median of $2,413 and +36% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.

2-Bedroom median

$2,260

October 2026

vs city overall

-6%

$2,413 city median

vs national

+36%

$1,657 US median

Maine rank

#18

of 20 cities

Income needed for a 2-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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$90,400

Monthly gross

$7,533

Hourly (full-time)

$43.46

Rent by apartment size in South Portland

Compare South 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	Rockland	$1,080
3	Augusta	$1,110
4	Auburn	$1,250
5	Lewiston	$1,250
6	Bath	$1,360
7	Bangor	$1,390
8	Sanford	$1,490
9	Orono	$1,540
10	Biddeford	$1,760
11	Old Orchard Beach	$1,760
12	Brunswick	$1,840
13	Gorham	$1,860
14	Saco	$1,860
15	Portland	$2,053

Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine

#	City	2-Bedroom rent
1	Yarmouth	$2,320
2	Scarborough	$2,310
3	South Portland (this page)	$2,260
4	Freeport	$2,180
5	Kittery	$2,060
6	Portland	$2,053
7	Saco	$1,860
8	Gorham	$1,860
9	Brunswick	$1,840
10	Old Orchard Beach	$1,760
11	Biddeford	$1,760
12	Orono	$1,540
13	Sanford	$1,490
14	Bangor	$1,390
15	Bath	$1,360

Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than South Portland.

City	Distance	2-Bedroom rent	vs South Portland
Portland, ME	2.7 mi	$2,053	$-207 (-9%)
Scarborough, ME	6.2 mi	$2,310	+$50 (+2%)
Old Orchard Beach, ME	10.2 mi	$1,760	$-500 (-22%)
Gorham, ME	13.2 mi	$1,860	$-400 (-18%)
Saco, ME	13.6 mi	$1,860	$-400 (-18%)
Yarmouth, ME	14 mi	$2,320	+$60 (+3%)
Biddeford, ME	16.9 mi	$1,760	$-500 (-22%)
Freeport, ME	20 mi	$2,180	$-80 (-4%)
Brunswick, ME	28.3 mi	$1,840	$-420 (-19%)
Auburn, ME	31.4 mi	$1,250	$-1,010 (-45%)
Lewiston, ME	32.6 mi	$1,250	$-1,010 (-45%)
Sanford, ME	35.1 mi	$1,490	$-770 (-34%)

2-Bedroom rent in South Portland — common questions

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in South Portland?

As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in South Portland, Maine is $2,260 per month. This is +6% below the citywide median of $2,413.

What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in South Portland?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $90,400 ($7,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.46/hour at a full-time job.

Is South Portland expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

South Portland's 2-bedroom median of $2,260 is +36% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does South Portland rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?

Among the 20 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, South Portland ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near South Portland?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Portland ($2,053), Old Orchard Beach ($1,760), Gorham ($1,860).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for South Portland, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (October 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.