Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cumberland County, ME from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Burnham Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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West End Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

586 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Bessey Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bessey Commons

1 Bessey School DrScarborough, ME 04074
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Bessey Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bessey Crossing

4 Bessey School DrScarborough, ME 04074
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Burnham Brookside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Brookside

7 Sherman CirScarborough, ME 04074
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Griffin Road Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Griffin Road Apartments

5 Griffin RdScarborough, ME 04074
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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Bayview Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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162 Narragansett St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

162 Narragansett St

162 Narragansett StGorham, ME 04038
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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Cheapest Available Cumberland County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cumberland County, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood priced from $1,520. Haven West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cumberland County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$1,655
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,765
Forest Glen ApartmentsForest Glen2BR,1BA$1,775
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cumberland County, ME

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cumberland County area is the $1.56 price per square foot 75 North St Model at 75 North St, Unit #1 in the in the Riverton neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Cumberland County apartment is the 16 Alba Street Model at 16 Alba Street, Unit 16 starting at $2,250 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cumberland County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
75 North St, Unit #175 North St2BR,1BA$1.56
16 Alba Street, Unit 1616 Alba Street3BR,1BA$1.80
19 Marshall Valley Rd, Unit B19 Marshall Valley Rd3BR,1BA$2.08
149 Old Bath Rd, Unit C149 Old Bath Rd2BR,1BA$1.80
101 Rocky Dunn Rd101 Rocky Dunn Rd2BR,1BA$2.11
Foxcroft Apartments, LLCSwift2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1.99
Forest Glen ApartmentsForest Glen2BR,1BA$2.09
Haven WestHW-A12BR,1BA$2.21
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cumberland County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cumberland County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cumberland County is under $1,895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cumberland County?

The cheapest apartment in Cumberland County is 645 Congress Apartments which is listed at $1,520, while the average apartment in Cumberland County costs $25,489.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cumberland County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Cumberland County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Cumberland County?

Cheap apartments in Cumberland County have an average cost of $297 which is $25,192 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cumberland County.

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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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.