2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in South Portland, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in South Portland, Maine as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $2,533 and +37% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
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.
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 | 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 (this page) | $2,260 |
| 6 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 7 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 8 | Portland | $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 South Portland.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs South Portland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 2.7 mi | $2,053 | $-207 (-9%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 4.6 mi | $2,760 | +$500 (+22%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 6.2 mi | $2,310 | +$50 (+2%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 7.6 mi | $2,750 | +$490 (+22%) |
| 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%) |
2-Bedroom rent in South Portland — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in South Portland?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in South Portland, Maine is $2,260 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $2,533.
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 +37% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 78th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does South Portland rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, South Portland ranks #20 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).