Cheap Homes for Rent in the Deering Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,630 (7 Rentals)

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property at 280 State St
$1,630

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,630

Total Monthly Price$1,630
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

280 State St, Unit 2

280 State St
PortlandME04101
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property at 175 Pine St
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 14
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175 Pine St, Unit 2-H

175 Pine St
PortlandME04102
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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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property at 25 High St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400

Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now

25 High St, Unit 506

25 High St
PortlandME04101
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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. 11 Shepley St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,850. 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
11 Shepley St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,865

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deering Center, ME

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deering Center area is the $2.58 price per square foot 23 Pembroke St Model at 23 Pembroke St in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value Deering Center apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower starting at $2,300 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. 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$2.58
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.53
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
247 Allen Ave, Unit 1247 Allen Ave2BR,1BA$2.63
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
115 Carlyle Rd, Unit 1115 Carlyle Rd1BR,1BA$2.61
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan H1BR,1BA$3.74
65 Pine St, Unit B65 Pine St1BR,1BA$3.33
11 Shepley St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Deering Center

What type of rentals are currently available in Deering Center?

There are currently 477 Apartments for Rent in Deering Center, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,174 to $4,730. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Deering Center ranging from $1,630 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Deering Center?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Deering Center ranges from $1,630 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,360.

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