
Cheap Homes for Rent in Portland, ME from $1,400 (11 Rentals)
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10 King St

46 E Grand Ave

86 Bacon St
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154 Washington Ave

593 Washington Ave

37 Westwood Rd

397 Alfred Rd

40 E Grand Ave
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22 Weymouth Rd

210 Beach St
Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Portland 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,990 | $1,850 | $9,475 |
Portland 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,902 | $2,100 | $3,999 |
Portland 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $5,585 | $3,600 | $9,475 |
Portland 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portland, ME
Pricing Updated: 07/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the Portland, ME area range in price from $1,174 to $5,580 with an overall median price of $3,055. The three Portland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rock Row at $1,174, Rosemont at $1,174, and Libbytown at $1,195. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portland Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Rock Row | $2,650 | $1,174 | 15 |
Rosemont | $2,650 | $1,174 | 47 |
Libbytown | $2,700 | $1,195 | 51 |
West End | $2,700 | $1,777 | 3 |
West Portland | $2,781 | $1,533 | 42 |
West Bayside | $2,786 | $1,533 | 37 |
Downtown Portland | $2,836 | $1,533 | 41 |
East End | $2,836 | $1,709 | 1 |
Oakdale | $2,836 | $1,174 | 50 |
Old Port | $2,853 | $1,947 | 2 |
Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, ME is a 2 Beds unit found at Terrace Pond in the North Deering neighborhood priced from $1,700. Rumery Lofts in the North Deering neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Terrace Pond | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Rumery Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
Island View | 1 Bedroom Island View | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,162 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $1.84 price per square foot 81 Granite St Model at 81 Granite St, Unit 83 Granite #2 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 583 Washington Ave Model at 583 Washington Ave, Unit 2 starting at $2,940 with a $1.96 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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81 Granite St, Unit 83 Granite #2 | 81 Granite St | 4BR,1BA | $1.84 |
583 Washington Ave, Unit 2 | 583 Washington Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Liberty Commons | THE ROOSEVELT DELUXE | 3BR,2BA | $2.13 |
Back Bay Tower | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.32 |
Birchlane | #21 | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
91 Gray St, Unit 1 | 91 Gray St | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
50 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #3 | 50 Lincoln St | 4BR,1BA | $1.89 |
Terrace Pond | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.13 |
Island View | 1 Bedroom Island View | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland
What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?
There are currently 654 Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,174 to $5,580. There are also 54 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $1,450 to $9,475.
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 $1,450 to $9,475 with an average monthly rent of $3,637.
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 $2,175 to $3,875, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,100 to $3,999. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,700.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls
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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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