RELOCATION RESOURCES

Welcome to Portland, Maine!

You’re ready to make a big move. But you aren’t alone. These resources will help support your relocation to Portland, Maine.

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Portland, Maine tops charts as a best place to live and work

Just 90 minutes north of Boston, Portland, Maine is a vibrant waterfront city, with a walkable downtown with top restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.
Maine offers year-round outdoor recreation opportunities, with access to beaches and mountains.
Portland, Maine continues to be recognized as an ideal place to live and work, topping numerous “best places” lists.

#1 Best Place to Live on the East Coast
Source: U.S. News and World Report

#1 Best Cities for Remote Work
Source: CNBC

#1 Best Place for Women to Work in the U.S.
Source: Benefit News

#2 Best State to Live In
Source: Thrillist

#4 Safest Places to Live in the U.S.
Source: U.S. News and World Report

#5 Top 25 U.S. Cities with the Best Quality of Life
Source: Forbes

#7 Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Source: U.S. News and World Report

#12 Best Cities for Jobs
Source: WalletHub

#12 Most Educated Cities
Source: WalletHub

#15 Most Beautiful States in America
Source: Thrillist

#17 Best Cities to Start a Career
Source: WalletHub

#17 Happiest Cities in America
Source: WalletHub

#22 Best Cities to Raise a Family
Source: WalletHub

#29 Best Foodie Cities in America
Source: WalletHub

Best Small Cities in America
Source: WalletHub

Coolest Small Cities in America
Source: Thrillist

Arriving in Portland By Air

The Portland Jetport (airport code: PWM) is Portland, Maine’s primary airport. The Jetport is serviced daily by global carriers including United, Delta, American, and Southwest Airlines, with dozens of flights to and from many of the largest cities in the U.S.

Logan Airport (airport code: BOS) is the international airport serving Boston, Massachusetts and the surrounding area, with hundreds of daily domestic and international flights. Logan Airport is located less than two hours from Portland, Maine, accessible by car, train, or bus (see below).

Arriving in Portland By Bus

Transportation options by bus include:

Concord Coach Lines provides daily service from Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts, to the greater Portland, Maine area.
Greyhound provides daily service from Boston, Massachusetts, to Portland, Maine.
Greater Portland METRO buses offer routes within Portland and to neighboring towns South Portland, Falmouth, and Westbrook. This includes destinations including the Maine Mall and the Portland Jetport, among many others.

The METRO BREEZ travels a little further than the traditional METRO bus routes, bringing you north of Portland to the towns of Yarmouth, Freeport, or Brunswick.

Arriving in Portland By Train

Transportation options by bus include:

Amtrak’s Downeaster is a train line that runs from Brunswick, Maine to Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in-between including Portland and Durham, New Hampshire. With five daily round-trips between Maine and Boston, it’s easy to hop on and head to the Boston area for travel, school, or pleasure.

Arriving in Portland By Car or Vehicle Services

Transportation options by car/vehicle services include:

Rental Car Services in Portland, Maine, is located at the Portland Jetport, Maine airport. Keep in mind that most automobile rental agencies have age restrictions that prohibit many students from renting cars.
Maine Limousine Service, South Portland, 800-646-0068.

Ride Share Programs such as Lyft and Uber may be available options, depending on availability and trip geography. Please review these rideshare safety tips.

A charming and vibrant waterfront city, growing demand has made securing housing in Portland more challenging. However, there are various rental options for both single, family and shared living situations in the city of Portland and the surrounding area. Many students live in buildings with studio or one-bedroom apartments. Often, single-family houses are rented out with individuals inhabiting different bedrooms while sharing the kitchen and living area.

City of Portland

As you explore housing opportunities online, you may consider one of the following Portland neighborhoods situated near the Roux Institute campus: Munjoy Hill, East End, West End, Bayside, Deering, Nasons Corner, and Woodfords.

Surrounding Area

There are a number of surrounding towns and communities only a short drive (5-30 minutes) from downtown Portland. Many offer public transportation options into the city, including Falmouth (5 minutes), South Portland (5 minutes), Yarmouth (15 minutes), Scarborough (20 minutes), Westbrook (20 minutes), and Brunswick (30 minutes).

University Housing

Northeastern University offers university housing in Portland, Maine for incoming first year students.

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Looking for short-term housing?

Northeastern University has leased housing in Portland with Portland Maine Rentals, a premier rental agency. This opportunity offers high quality, furnished rentals for renters who are in need of short-term housing.

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With the exception of our disclosed Northeastern University housing opportunity noted above, Northeastern University does not endorse any landlord, management company, or individual for their residential conditions, application process, or property management practices.

We have gathered resources for students who are interested in exploring area housing providers, including websites submitted by current students that they have used in the area to identify housing in and around the Portland area. We encourage you to reach out to them directly to understand availability of units, application fees and deposits, lease terms and costs and other specifics.

We recommend that you use Google Maps (or a similar map program) to reference how far from campus a potential property may be, adjusting for your preferred transportation method (walking, bicycling, public transit, or car). Property management companies may represent buildings in different areas of the state, making it important that you are clear about how close you desire to be to our campus (100 Fore Street, Portland, Maine, 04101).

Property Management Websites

Apartment Listing Websites

Additional Housing Resources

Northeastern University’s Off-Campus Housing and Student Services Office additionally offers resources that may be beneficial to your housing search. While the full website is worth visiting, we have put together a short list of some of the most useful pages for Roux students:

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We have limited, furnished student housing available to first year students at the Roux Institute. All units are available on a first come, first serve basis. We strongly encourage incoming students to secure your spot as soon as possible.

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Welcome to Portland, Maine!

Portland, Maine tops charts as a best place to live and work

Arriving in Portland By Air

Arriving in Portland By Bus

Arriving in Portland By Train

Arriving in Portland By Car or Vehicle Services

Understanding the Area

City of Portland

Surrounding Area

University Housing

Looking for short-term housing?

Portland Area Housing Providers

Additional Housing Resources

Secure University Housing!