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117 Preble StPortland, ME 04101
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27B Mountfort StPortland, ME 04101
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667 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
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52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
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401 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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60 Woodland RdCape Elizabeth, ME 04107
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111 Summit TerSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Mill Company Gardens Apartments
121 E Margaret StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Plummer Senior Living - Newly renovated
192 Middle RdFalmouth, ME 04105
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Riverbrook Apartments
30 Lydia LnSouth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Studio Apartments | $2,209 | $1,174 | $3,657 |
| Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,382 | $1,326 | $3,695 |
| Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,535 | $1,516 | $4,345 |
| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,686 | $1,937 | $3,400 |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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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 $1,999.
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 $3,119.
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 25 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 $995 which is $2,124 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Portland.
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