Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Deering Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (36 Rentals)

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property at 175 Woodlawn Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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175 Woodlawn Ave

PortlandME04103

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property at 35 Carriage Ln

$2,118

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$2,118

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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35 Carriage Ln, Unit 35B, Unit 35B

35 Carriage Ln
PortlandME04103
property at 73 Maggie Ln

$2,147

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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73 Maggie Ln

PortlandME04103

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Burnham Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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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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147 Pleasant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Pleasant Ave

147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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89 Anderson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

89 Anderson

89 Anderson StPortland, ME 04101
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Holiday Woods at Canco
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Woods at Canco

257 Canco RdPortland, ME 04103
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East Deering, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Deering Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Deering area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 117 Lofts priced from $1,610. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable East Deering apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,610
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,799
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$1,990
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan BStudio,1BA$2,002
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A1BR,1BA$2,130
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295
Foreside EstatesThe Beacon1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Deering, ME

As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Deering area is the $2.50 price per square foot 12 White Birth Ln #24 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value East Deering apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Winchester Woods starting at $2,295 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Deering apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchlane12 White Birth Ln #243BR,2BA$2.50
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
29 Turner St, Unit 329 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.61
23 Hanover St, Unit 323 Hanover St2BR,1BA$3.00
Foreside EstatesThe Beacon1BR,1BA$3.10
8 Quebec St, Unit 18 Quebec St2BR,1BA$3.30
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A1BR,1BA$3.66
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio ,1BA$4.76
117 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.98
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio ,1BA$5.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Deering, Portland, ME

Ranked #21

Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Deering Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Deering?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Deering is at 117 Lofts listed at $1,610.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Deering Apartment is $1,799 at The Linden.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Deering is starting from $2,295 at Winchester Woods.

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