Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deering Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $845 (49 Rentals)

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91 Emery St, Unit 3
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500

Total Monthly Price$1,500
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91 Emery St, Unit 3

91 Emery StPortland, ME 04102
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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 175 Pine St
$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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175 Pine St, Unit 2-H

175 Pine St
PortlandME04102
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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,750 - $2,000

Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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property at 52 Carleton St
$1,800 - $2,395
Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 24
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52 Carleton St

PortlandME04102
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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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property at 602 Congress St
$1,850 - $2,375

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,375

Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,375
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602 Congress St

PortlandME04101
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property at 48 State St
$2,070

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Base Rent$2,070

Total Monthly Price$2,070
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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48 State St, Unit 21

48 State St
PortlandME04101
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Burnham Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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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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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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89 Anderson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

89 Anderson

89 Anderson StPortland, ME 04101
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Princeton Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Ridge

1342-1350 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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236 High Street
2 Bedroom Apartments

236 High Street

232-236 High StPortland, ME 04101
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147 Pleasant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Pleasant Ave

147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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Deering Center, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Deering Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deering Center area of Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,520. 89 Anderson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here are the most affordable Deering Center apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,520
89 Anderson89 Anderson Studio Plan BStudio, 1BA$1,752
Terrace Pond2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1,800
11 Shepley St1Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,850
The ArmatureStudio - Workforce HousingStudio, 1BA$1,925
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1,965
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan H1BR, 1BA$1,973
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio, 1BA$2,099

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deering Center, ME

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deering Center area is the $2.46 price per square foot 23 Pembroke St Model at 23 Pembroke St in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Deering Center apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Winchester Woods in the North Deering neighborhood starting at $2,295 with a $2.53 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deering Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23 Pembroke St23 Pembroke St3BR, 1BA$2.46
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$2.53
28 Saint George St, Unit Unit #328 Saint George St2BR, 1BA$2.63
91 Emery St, Unit 391 Emery St1BR, 1BA$1.88
Terrace Pond2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$2.29
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$2.18
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$3.26
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals1006 Congress Unit 111BR, 1BA$4.06
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan H1BR, 1BA$3.21
11 Shepley St1Bedroom1BR, 1BA$3.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Deering Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Deering Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Deering Center is at 89 Anderson listed at $1,752.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Deering Center Apartment?

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

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

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

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