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58 Portland StPortland, ME 04101
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100 Forest ParkPortland, ME 04101
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645 Congress Apartments
643-649 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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46A TamarlanePortland, ME 04103
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151 North StPortland, ME 04101
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Terrace Pond
723 Riverside StPortland, ME 04103
537 Congress St
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31 Deering St
31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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117 Lofts
117 Preble StPortland, ME 04101
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Forest Glen Apartments
1500 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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Nightingale
144 State StPortland, ME 04101
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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1
473 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
108 Cobb Ave
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27B Mountfort StPortland, ME 04101
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The Linden
132 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley St
11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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The Casco
201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
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JM Real Estate Portland Rentals
1006 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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The Armature
52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
257 Deering Ave
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29 Turner St, Unit 3
29 Turner StPortland, ME 04101
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60 Parris St
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33 Atlantic St, Unit 3
33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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Burnham Hill Apartments
609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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Danforth Heights
48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Wessex Woods (New 55+ Community!)
7 Wessex StPortland, ME 04102
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The Bellamy
240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Burnham Parkside Apartments
88 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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61 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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94 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Spring Street Apartments
314 Spring StPortland, ME 04102
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Shepley Apartments
18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Princeton Village
220 Brighton AvePortland, ME 04102
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3 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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Princeton Ridge
1342-1350 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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147 Pleasant Ave
147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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West End Place
183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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90 Pearl St, Unit 2
90 Pearl StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Olde English Village Apartments
503 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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300 E Bridge St, Unit 123
300 E Bridge StWestbrook, ME 04092
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160 Stroudwater St, Unit 205
160 Stroudwater StWestbrook, ME 04092
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261 Elm St, Unit 3
261 Elm StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cheap Portland Studio Apartments | $2,216 | $1,174 | $3,839 |
| Cheap Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,300 | $3,577 |
| Cheap Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,493 | $1,516 | $3,541 |
| Cheap Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $1,066 | $3,617 |
| Cheap Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,018 | $2,836 | $3,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portland, ME
Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the Portland, ME area range in price from $1,066 to $3,617 with an overall median price of $2,798. The three Portland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are North Deering at $1,174, Valley Street at $1,995, and West End at $1,556. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portland Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| North Deering | $2,250 | $1,174 | 9 |
| Valley Street | $2,250 | $1,995 | 2 |
| West End | $2,391 | $1,556 | 7 |
| West Portland | $2,425 | $1,300 | 37 |
| Parkside | $2,428 | $1,556 | 19 |
| Libbytown | $2,552 | $1,066 | 47 |
| Stroudwater | $2,595 | $1,195 | 26 |
| Rock Row | $2,607 | $1,174 | 37 |
| Rosemont | $2,612 | $1,174 | 33 |
| Nasons Corner | $2,690 | $1,174 | 6 |
Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood priced from $1,520. Forest Glen Apartments in the North Deering neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Olde English Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Executive | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio,1BA | $1,997 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
| Foreside Estates | The Beacon | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME
As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 75 North St, Unit #1 | 75 North St | 2BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| 16 Alba Street, Unit 16 | 16 Alba Street | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Olde English Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Executive | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Summit Terrace | 2 Bed | 2BR,1BA | $2.48 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1 | 473 Cumberland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.59 |
| 261 Elm St, Unit 3 | 261 Elm St | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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Many areas of Maine are quaint or rural. Portland is quite the opposite since a third of Maine’s population lives in the city and its suburbs. With that many people, there’s plenty to do from sporting events to your pick of hundreds of restaurants to enjoy. You’re sure to have numerous options when choosing from the many Portland apartments available.
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Portland, Maine is a truly unique coastal city with a rarely-eclipsed heritage. The chances are good that you won’t be at a shortage for employment since the city’s unemployment rate is lower than what is typical for US cities. This’ll allow you to enjoy virtually any restaurant you could imagine with a great pick of fresh-caught seafood. Speaking of the sea, you’ll be able to go fishing, drop by the beach for a walk, or go out on the big water. You’ll also enjoy exploring a host of centuries-old buildings in the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Portland Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Portland?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Portland is under $2,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portland?
The cheapest apartment in Portland is 645 Congress Apartments which is listed at $1,520, while the average apartment in Portland costs $2,798.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Portland?
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 35 regular apartments in Portland 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 Portland?
Cheap apartments in Portland have an average cost of $2,005 which is $793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.
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