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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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283 Water St
Studio Apartments

283 Water St

283 Water StGardiner, ME 04345
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Bristol, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bristol Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bristol, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Orchard Park Apartments priced from $1,325. The Ridges has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bristol apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Orchard Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,325
The Ridges1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$1,375
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$1,602
Birchlane#13BR,1BA$1,800
Yarmouth Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,905

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bristol, ME and Nearby

As of June 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bristol area is the $2.67 price per square foot #21 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Bristol apartment is the Furnished 1 BR, 1 BA, Large Office/Den Model at The Ridges starting at $2,200 with a $2.20 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Bristol apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchlane#213BR,2BA$2.67
The RidgesFurnished 1 BR, 1 BA, Large Office/Den1BR,1BA$2.20
Kittyhawk Apartments II1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.43
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$2.14
Foreside EstatesThe Beacon1BR,1BA$3.10
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Orchard Park Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.89
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.52
Atlantic PointeThe Bowdoin1BR,1BA$3.35
Yarmouth Pointe Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$3.16

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bristol Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Bristol?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Bristol is at Yarmouth Pointe Apartment Homes listed at $1,905.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Bristol Apartment is $1,325 at Orchard Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Bristol Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Bristol is starting from $1,500 at Orchard Park Apartments.

What is the most affordable Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Bristol Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Birchlane and starts from $1,800.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.