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Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portland, ME

Pricing Updated: 10/01/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Portland, ME area range in price from $800 to $4,995 with an overall median price of $2,810. The three Portland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rosemont at $1,174, Nasons Corner at $800, and Stroudwater at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rosemont$2,374$1,17474
Nasons Corner$2,376$80029
Stroudwater$2,400$1,19542
Libbytown$2,453$1,19580
Rock Row$2,469$80023
North Deering$2,523$1,17425
Valley Street$2,547$1,9746
Riverton$2,550$80065
Old Port$2,646$1,9117
Deering Center$2,696$1,17474

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, ME is a 2 Beds unit found at Tamarlane Apartments, LLC in the North Deering neighborhood priced from $1,516. The Linden in the Downtown Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,589. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tamarlane Apartments, LLCSpruce2BR,2BA$1,516
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,589
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1,895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME

As of October 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.52 price per square foot Three Bedroom Townhouse Model at Island View Apartments in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 28 Caleb St Model at 28 Caleb St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Riverton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Island View ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.52
28 Caleb St, Unit 128 Caleb St2BR,1BA$1.47
194 Falmouth St, Unit #1194 Falmouth St3BR,1BA$1.47
2 Cottage Ln, Unit 12 Cottage Ln2BR,1BA$2.16
49 Seeley Ave, Unit 249 Seeley Ave1BR,1.5BA$1.98
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1.99
Tamarlane Apartments, LLCMaple2BR,1BA$1.63
The BellamyBower2BR,1BA$1.97
430 E Bridge St, Unit Efficiency430 E Bridge StStudio ,1BA$2.00

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Portland, ME
Population: 66,417

Ranked #559

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?

There are currently 667 Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME with pricing that ranges from $800 to $4,995. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $1,375 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portland ranges from $1,375 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,530.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portland range from $1,264 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $17,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,836.

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