Gorham, ME Homes for Rent

Gorham is home to the University of Southern Maine's residential campus, about 10 miles outside Portland. The town is a bedroom community to Portland, but the campus and a small downtown lend it a personalized energy, and highly rated schools and wooded trails appeal to families and nature lovers. Housing styles are diverse, with everything from 1800s Nationals to modern farmhouses built in 2025. Home prices range from under $100,000 for manufactured homes, to the mid-$800,000s for large farmhouses and luxury condos. You can choose between quiet rural areas or densely packed neighborhoods close to downtown, depending on your preference. If you live downtown, you'll be near dining spots like MK Kitchen and Sebago Brewing Company, plus the local Hannaford grocery store. The Gorham Public Schools district is highly rated, and high school students can earn early college credit from USM. For recreation, the Costello Sports Complex has multi-use athletic facilities, and Robie Park and Gorham Skatepark are popular outdoor options. There are plenty of hiking trails around, too, including the Cross Town Trail. Sebago Lake is about half an hour away for water sports. The commute to Westbrook takes about 10 minutes, and it's about 20 minutes to Portland. Husky Line buses serve the area, but it's quicker to drive.