
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Deering Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (7 Rentals)
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East Deering, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Deering?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Deering Studio Apartments | $2,116 | $1,174 | $2,500 |
East Deering 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,281 | $1,287 | $3,280 |
East Deering 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $1,628 | $5,580 |
East Deering 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,050 | $1,800 | $4,400 |
East Deering 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,018 | $2,836 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Deering Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Cheapest Available East Deering Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Deering area of Portland, ME is a 3 Beds unit found at Birchlane priced from $1,800. 117 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,832. Here are the most affordable East Deering apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchlane | #1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,800 |
117 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,832 |
The Casco | The Casco - Bailey Island | Studio,1BA | $2,190 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Deering, ME
As of May 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Deering area is the $1.60 price per square foot 17 Whitney Ave Model at 17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor in the in the Oakdale neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value East Deering apartment is the #21 Model at Birchlane starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor | 17 Whitney Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Birchlane | #21 | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
9 Cornell St, Unit 9B Cornell st | 9 Cornell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.52 |
The Armature | JR 1BR Floor Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $4.37 |
117 Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.47 |
The Casco | The Casco - Back Bay | Studio ,1BA | $5.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Deering, Portland, ME
Ranked #18
Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Getting Around the East Deering Neighborhood in Portland, ME
Walk Score®
35 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
54 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 $1,832.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Deering Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Deering Apartment is $2,250 at The Armature.
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