As of May 23, 2026, Portland, Maine has 63 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 1198 section 8 apartments, 161 public housing buildings and 2088 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 36 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 115 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 8 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
409 Cumberland Ave Apartments Has 57 Units Available
53 Danforth Street Has 43 Units Available
Auburn Terrace Has 164 Units Available
Bayside Anchor Has 45 Units Available
Brannigan House Has 10 Units Available
The Portland Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Cumberland County for 2026.
The best apartments in Portland, ME are Washington Gardens , Auburn Terrace , Sagamore Village , Bayside Anchor and 409 Cumberland Ave Apartments
The average property rent in Portland, ME is $1,643.
The price range for a studio apartment in Portland, ME is between $828 and $1,242. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Portland, ME is between $930 and $1,394. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Portland, ME is between $1,222 and $1,832. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Portland, ME is between $1,523 and $2,285. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Portland, ME is between $1,801 and $2,701. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 22 May, 2026 for the properties in Portland, ME
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