
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deering Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (22 Rentals)
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Deering Center, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Deering Center?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Deering Center Studio Apartments | $1,951 | $1,174 | $2,500 |
Deering Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $1,398 | $3,280 |
Deering Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,612 | $1,700 | $5,580 |
Deering Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,941 | $1,800 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Deering Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Cheapest Available Deering Center Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deering Center area of Portland, ME is a 3 Beds unit found at Birchlane priced from $1,800. The Casco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,951. Here are the most affordable Deering Center apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchlane | #1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,800 |
The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
Nightingale | Nightingale - Margaret Higgins Sanger | Studio,1BA | $2,080 |
Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,162 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deering Center, ME
As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Deering Center area is the $2.67 price per square foot #21 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Deering Center apartment is the THE KENNEDY Model at Liberty Commons starting at $2,469 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Oakdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deering Center apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Birchlane | #21 | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR,1BA | $3.05 |
Redbank Village | The York | 3BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Latitude at South Portland | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.22 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
9 Cornell St, Unit 9B Cornell st | 9 Cornell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.76 |
The Armature | JR 1BR Floor Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove | Studio ,1BA | $5.53 |
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Getting Around the Deering Center Neighborhood in Portland, ME
Walk Score®
83 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
79 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
38 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 The Casco listed at $1,951.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Deering Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Deering Center Apartment is $2,162 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 $2,150 at Redbank Village.
What is the most affordable Deering Center Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Deering Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Birchlane and starts from $1,800.
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