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Lafayette Square
Portland, Maine, 04101
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Princeton Pines Apartments
Portland, Maine, 04103
1 Bedroom$850 - $875
2 Bedrooms$900 - $950
3 Bedrooms$1,400 - $1,450
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Portland Apartment Rental Market
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Household Income
Household Income City State City Compared to State Less than $10,000 12.1% 10.3% +1.8% $10,000 to $14,999 7.3% 7.6% -0.3% $15,000 to $19,999 7.1% 7.2% -0.1% $20,000 to $24,999 7.6% 7.6% +0.0% $25,000 to $29,999 7.4% 7.2% +0.2% $30,000 to $34,999 7.6% 7.0% +0.6% $35,000 to $39,999 6.5% 6.6% -0.1% $40,000 to $44,999 5.5% 6.2% -0.7% $45,000 to $49,999 5.3% 5.5% -0.2% $50,000 to $59,999 8.5% 9.6% -1.1% $60,000 to $74,999 9.6% 9.8% -0.2% $75,000 to $99,999 8.6% 8.4% +0.2% $100,000 to $124,999 2.8% 3.3% -0.5% $125,000 to $149,999 1.4% 1.4% +0.0% $150,000 to $199,999 1.1% 1.1% +0.0% $200,000 or more 1.7% 1.3% +0.4% -
Cost of Living
Share of Household Income Spent on Rent City State City Compared to State Less than 10.0% 5.1% 5.6% -0.5% 10.0% to 14.9% 9.7% 11.3% -1.6% 15.0% to 19.9% 16.1% 14.8% +1.3% 20.0% to 24.9% 15.0% 13.3% +1.7% 25.0% to 29.9% 13.2% 11.9% +1.3% 30.0% to 34.9% 7.7% 7.3% +0.4% 35.0% to 39.9% 6.2% 5.0% +1.2% 40.0% to 49.9% 7.1% 6.4% +0.7% 50.0% or more 17.5% 16.0% +1.5% Not computed 2.4% 8.3% -5.9% -
Age Demographic of Renters
Age Demographic of Renters City State City Compared to State 15 to 24 years 13.0% 12.6% +0.4% 25 to 34 years 30.7% 25.0% +5.7% 35 to 44 years 20.6% 21.1% -0.5% 45 to 54 years 13.1% 14.2% -1.1% 55 to 64 years 7.1% 8.1% -1.0% 65 to 74 years 6.2% 7.9% -1.7% 75 to 84 years 6.1% 7.7% -1.6% 85 years and over 3.1% 3.4% -0.3% -
Travel Time to Work
Travel Time to Work City State City Compared to State Less than 30 minutes 54.7% 39.9% +14.8% 30 to 44 minutes 14.6% 23.0% -8.4% 45 to 59 minutes 7.9% 12.0% -4.1% 60 or more minutes 22.8% 25.1% -2.3%
Source: 2000 Census
Move to the Seaside Setting of Portland, Maine
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A Rental Cost Guide to Portland
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Beautiful Portland
Portland is an amazing city located at the mouth of the Fore River, providing its residents with a fantastic seaside New England atmosphere. There are many diverse neighborhoods all throughout the city, each with exciting and unique opportunities. The Arts District in the northwest is home to many art galleries, museums and schools, providing a sophisticated neighborhood for those looking for a touch of culture. The Old Port is a renovated warehouse district that is now home to many trendy restaurants, shops and bars. Peaks Island is a residential community that sees a temporary boom in population every year, because many people like to spend summers there. Anything that you’re looking for can be found here, so start exploring today!
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Using the apartment finder feature at MyNewPlace.com allows you to see all the available rentals in Portland, and the interactive map that is included lets you navigate around the various neighborhoods, and even get some street level views. With the apartment finder you can get a detailed look into any apartment you want, with pictures and floor plans, lists of the provided amenities, and some even provide video tours of your potential apartment. MyNewPlace.com makes it easy to find the perfect place for you and the apartment finder lets you find the place that has everything you want.
Main Attractions in Portland
With lots of things to see and do in the area, it’s hard to know what to take in first. Many of the local favorite attractions are the entertaining and education opportunities provided in places like the Arts District. Come spend the day at the Portland Museum of Art where you can see the work of local area artists as well as exhibits that have traveled across the world. Or bring the whole family to have fun at the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine where kids can learn about the world around them in a hands-on way.
Cheers to Portland
Another fantastic sub-community in Portland is the extensive brewers community. The city is home to several breweries, all contributing to a culture of beer making and enjoyment that you can’t find in many other cities. You can take a quick half-hour tour of the Allagash Brewing Company and take home a souvenir from their gift shop. Or sign up in advance and take the tour that runs once a week at the Shipyard Brewing Company and get a sample of any of their many delicious beers. For those looking for a dining option as well, check out Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub and join the Mug Club or compete in the weekly Trivia Nights.
Average Apartment Rent in Portland, Maine
| # Bedrooms | Jan | Dec | Nov | 3 Month % change |
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| Studio | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
| 1 Bed | $869 | $845 | $842 | 3.2% |
| 2 Bed | $1,046 | $1,035 | $992 | 5.4% |
| 3 Bed | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0% |
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Portland Apartment Rental Trends
Apartments in Portland have competitive rents so be sure to use our apartment finder to get the best deal. In November the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Portland apartment cost $842. If you need a roommate, try finding a 2 bedroom apartment rental. An average 2 bedroom Portland apartment was $992 in November. Start your apartment search by checking out some of the Portland rentals listed below.Rent Apartments Near Portland, Maine
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