Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Deering Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (21 Rentals)

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property at 38 Carriage Lane

$1,921

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$1,921

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

38 Carriage Lane, Unit 38B

38 Carriage Lane
PortlandME04103
property at 60 Parris St

$2,090

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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60 Parris St, Unit 401

60 Parris 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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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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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 1 Bed unit found at The Linden priced from $1,850. The Armature has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,029. Here are the most affordable East Deering apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,029
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio,1BA$2,260
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295
Foreside EstatesThe Beacon1BR,1BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Deering, ME

As of June 17, 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 Dog Friendly 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Princeton Pines starting at $2,980 with a $2.71 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
Princeton PinesDog Friendly 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$2.71
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
29 Turner St, Unit 329 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.61
Foreside EstatesThe Beacon1BR,1BA$3.10
8 Quebec St, Unit 28 Quebec St2BR,1BA$3.44
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
The ArmatureStudio w/ Bed Nook + Balcony | Floor Plan AStudio ,1BA$5.03
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio ,1BA$6.11

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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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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 The Armature listed at $2,029.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Deering Apartment is $1,850 at The Linden.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.