Cheap Homes for Rent in Portland, ME from $1,195 (13 Rentals)

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property at 280 State St

$1,630

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$1,630

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$1,630

Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 29

280 State St, Unit 2

280 State St
PortlandME04101

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property at 175 Pine St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 14

175 Pine St, Unit 2-H

175 Pine St
PortlandME04102
property at 439 Main St

$1,800 - $2,195

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

439 Main St

SacoME04072

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portland, ME

Pricing Updated: 08/27/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Portland, ME area range in price from $1,174 to $4,730 with an overall median price of $2,300. The three Portland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Nasons Corner at $1,842, North Deering at $1,937, and East End at $1,993. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Nasons Corner$1,842$1,1749
North Deering$1,937$1,17410
East End$1,993$1,6253
Rosemont$2,125$1,17445
Parkside$2,274$1,50021
Oakdale$2,281$1,17461
Waterfront$2,290$1,47025
East Deering$2,295$1,17434
Back Cove$2,300$1,17449
East Bayside India Street$2,300$1,62525

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood priced from $1,520. Redbank Village in the South Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,735
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1,895
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$1,951
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Portland 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 Portland apartment is the 12 White Birth Ln #24 Model at Birchlane starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the North Deering 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 ViewMarket Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$2.32
Birchlane12 White Birth Ln #243BR,2BA$2.50
15 Gay St, Unit 1st Floor15 Gay St3BR,1BA$2.38
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1.99
Waterside Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside2BR,1BA$2.53
Autumn Woods Apartments2 Bedroom Autumn Woods2BR,1BA$2.53
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Summit Terrace2 Bed2BR,1BA$2.31
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.57
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?

There are currently 690 Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,174 to $4,730. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $1,195 to $60,000.

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 $1,195 to $60,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,402.

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 $1,937 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,400 to $6,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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