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Bradford Commons

160 Birch St

380 Hammond St, Unit 3

9 Dexter Rd

11 Chapel St
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166 Essex St, Unit A

Cedarwoods Apartments

21 Water St

279 Bangor Rd
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5 E Gulch Rd

Stillwater Village Apartments

16 Austin Dr

26 Austin Dr

400 Friendship Rd

49 Foster St
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1337 Hammond St
Mount Desert, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mount Desert?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Desert Studio Apartments | $1,216 | $1,000 | $1,650 |
| Mount Desert 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $850 | $2,150 |
| Mount Desert 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Mount Desert 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,650 | $1,500 | $1,800 |
| Mount Desert 4 Bedroom Apartments | $759 | $759 | $759 |
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Cheapest Available Mount Desert Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mount Desert, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain View Apartments priced from $850. Cedarwoods Apartments in the Downtown Bangor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mount Desert apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 9-64) | 2BR,1BA | $1,375 |
| Stillwater Village Apartments | 1x1 650 | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Triangle Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Exchange Block | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mount Desert, ME and Nearby
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mount Desert area is the $0.62 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at The Reserve at Orono in the starting from $749. The second greatest value Mount Desert apartment is the Pinewood Apartments Model at Pinewood Apartments starting at $1,695 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Bangor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mount Desert apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Orono | 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.62 |
| Pinewood Apartments | Pinewood Apartments | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.41 |
| 114 Lebanon Rd, Unit 11 | 114 Lebanon Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.83 |
| Old County Estates | Apartment | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.54 |
| Orono Lofts | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.49 |
| 313 River Rd | 313 River Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Triangle Apartments | 1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 420 Hancock St | 420 Hancock St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 89-112) | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Stillwater Village Apartments | 1x1 650 | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mount Desert Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Desert Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mount Desert Apartment is $850 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mount Desert Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mount Desert is starting from $1,025 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Mount Desert Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mount Desert Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Stillwater Village Apartments and starts from $1,800.
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