Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Deering Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (25 Rentals)

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33 Atlantic St
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33 Atlantic St

33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Foreside Estates priced from $2,000. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,000. Here are the most affordable East Deering apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Foreside EstatesThe Beacon1BR,1BA$2,000
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,025
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$2,290
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Deering, ME

As of August 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Deering area is the $2.32 price per square foot Market Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Island View in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value East Deering apartment is the 10 Rudman Rd Model at 10 Rudman Rd, Unit First Floor starting at $3,200 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Riverton 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.
Island ViewMarket Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$2.32
10 Rudman Rd, Unit First Floor10 Rudman Rd3BR,1BA$2.56
Birchlane12 White Birth Ln #243BR,2BA$2.50
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
89 Anderson89 Anderson 2BD Plan A (ADA)2BR,1BA$3.33
33 Atlantic St33 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$3.20
Foreside EstatesThe Beacon1BR,1BA$2.70
8 Quebec St, Unit 28 Quebec St2BR,1BA$3.44
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio ,1BA$4.61

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East Deering, Portland, ME

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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 $2,025.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Deering Apartment is $2,000 at Foreside Estates.

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 $2,175 at The Linden.

Expert Rental Resources

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