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

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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 1 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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Tamarlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarlane

46A TamarlanePortland, ME 04103

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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchlane#13BR,1BA$1,800
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,832
The CascoThe Casco - Bailey IslandStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor17 Whitney Ave4BR,1BA$1.60
Birchlane#213BR,2BA$2.67
9 Cornell St, Unit 9B Cornell st9 Cornell St1BR,1BA$2.50
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.52
The ArmatureJR 1BR Floor Plan C1BR,1BA$4.37
117 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.47
The CascoThe Casco - Back BayStudio ,1BA$5.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Deering, Portland, ME

Ranked #18

Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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.

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

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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