
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Bowdoin, ME from $800 (70 Rentals)
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Summerhaven Apartments

Princeton on Back Cove

Mount Auburn Apartments

645 Congress Apartments

Tamarlane Apartments, LLC

Haven West

Island View

Atlantic Townhouse Apartments

Terrace Pond
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Fallview at 186 Main Street

Yarmouth Pointe Apartment Homes

Stable Ridge Apartments

Forest Glen Apartments

Nightingale

Residences at Park Drive

Munjoy South Townhouses

The Linden

Sweetser Village Apartments

12 Main St
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Brunswick Station Apartments

Yarmouth Green Apartment Homes

The Casco

Atlantic Pointe

Heritage Hillside Apartments

Apartments at Brunswick Landing

Cumberland Woods Apartments

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals

The Armature

The Sandpiper Residences
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Cumberland Foreside Village Apartments

Summit Terrace at Woodland

The Residences at Crosstree

Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm

Island View

Foreside Estates

Bowdoinham Estates

Riverview - Maine

The Bellamy

102 Knox St
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20 Academy St

1635 Lewiston Rd

117 Pierce St

Bayview Court

1 Progress Way

The Ridges

48 Knox St

263-265 Park St

7-9 Irene St

Rivers Edge
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Bowdoin, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bowdoin?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowdoin Studio Apartments | $2,149 | $1,174 | $2,585 |
| Bowdoin 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,245 | $1,225 | $3,675 |
| Bowdoin 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,323 | $1,516 | $3,850 |
| Bowdoin 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,793 | $1,900 | $4,500 |
| Bowdoin 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Cheapest Available Bowdoin Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Bowdoin, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Summerhaven Apartments priced from $1,225. Mount Auburn Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,428. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bowdoin apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summerhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Mount Auburn Apartments | One Bedroom-AA | 1BR,1BA | $1,428 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| Haven West | HW-A1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| Atlantic Townhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Fallview at 186 Main Street | Studio Waterview | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Stable Ridge Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| Residences at Park Drive | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Yarmouth Pointe Apartment Homes | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bowdoin, ME and Nearby
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bowdoin area is the $2.50 price per square foot 12 White Birth Ln #24 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Bowdoin apartment is the 2 Beds, 1 bath Model at 172 Pinkhams Cove Rd starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bowdoin apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchlane | 12 White Birth Ln #24 | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| 172 Pinkhams Cove Rd | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Stable Ridge Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Pointe28 | The Driftwood - Income Restricted | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.45 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Atlantic Townhouse Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Haven West | HW-A1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Mount Auburn Apartments | One Bedroom-AAN | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Summerhaven Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bowdoin Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bowdoin?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bowdoin is at Fallview at 186 Main Street listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bowdoin Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bowdoin Apartment is $1,225 at Summerhaven Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bowdoin Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bowdoin is starting from $1,595 at Haven West.
What is the most affordable Bowdoin Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Bowdoin Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Princeton Pines and starts from $2,980.
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