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

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Bowdoinham Estates
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bowdoinham Estates

29 Preble RdBowdoinham, ME 04008
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Riverview - Maine
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverview - Maine

16 Penobscot StAugusta, ME 04330
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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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102 Knox St
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

102 Knox St

102 Knox StLewiston, ME 04240

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Bayview Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Ridges
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Ridges

16 Ridge RdHallowell, ME 04347
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263-265 Park St
2 Bedroom Apartments

263-265 Park St

263-265 Park StLewiston, ME 04240
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7-9 Irene St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7-9 Irene St

7-9 Irene StLewiston, ME 04240
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Rivers Edge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rivers Edge

51 Northern Avenue HtsAuburn, ME 04210

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Bowdoin, ME Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Summerhaven Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,225
Mount Auburn ApartmentsOne Bedroom-AA1BR,1BA$1,428
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$1,595
Atlantic Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
Fallview at 186 Main StreetStudio WaterviewStudio,1BA$1,700
Stable Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
Forest Glen ApartmentsForest Glen2BR,1BA$1,775
Residences at Park Drive0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,800
Yarmouth Pointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchlane12 White Birth Ln #243BR,2BA$2.50
172 Pinkhams Cove Rd2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.67
Stable Ridge Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.91
Pointe28The Driftwood - Income Restricted2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Forest Glen ApartmentsForest Glen2BR,1BA$2.09
Atlantic Townhouse Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.96
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$2.13
Mount Auburn ApartmentsOne Bedroom-AAN1BR,1BA$2.08
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
Summerhaven Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.04

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.