Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cumberland, ME from $1,174 (40 Rentals)

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property at 280 State St
$1,630

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Base Rent$1,630

Total Monthly Price$1,630
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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280 State St, Unit 2

280 State St
PortlandME04101
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property at 95 W Elm St
$1,750 - $1,875
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 15

95 W Elm St

YarmouthME04096

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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,500

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,500
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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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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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property at 757 Main St
$1,850 - $2,400
2 Bedroom Rentals
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757 Main St

South PortlandME04106
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147 Pleasant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Pleasant Ave

147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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Cheapest Available Cumberland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cumberland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood priced from $1,520. Redbank Village in the South Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cumberland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,720
Terrace Pond2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,800
Yarmouth Green Apartment Homes1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$1,845
11 Shepley St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Yarmouth Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,870
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1,895
Yarmouth Pointe Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,935
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$1,951
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cumberland, ME and Nearby

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cumberland area is the $2.32 price per square foot Market Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Island View in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Cumberland apartment is the THE EISENHOWER Model at Liberty Commons starting at $2,834 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the South Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cumberland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Island ViewMarket Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$2.32
Liberty CommonsTHE EISENHOWER2BR,2BA$2.52
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1.99
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm2 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF2BR,1BA$2.47
Waterside Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside2BR,1BA$2.47
Autumn Woods Apartments2 Bedroom Autumn Woods2BR,1BA$2.53
Summit Terrace2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.31
Terrace Pond2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.29
Yarmouth Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.49
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cumberland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cumberland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cumberland is at 117 Lofts listed at $1,865.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cumberland Apartment is $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cumberland is starting from $1,800 at Terrace Pond.

What is the most affordable Cumberland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cumberland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Redbank Village and starts from $2,105.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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