
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $600 (55 Rentals)
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Princeton on Back Cove

645 Congress Apartments

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91 Emery St, Unit 3

Tamarlane Apartments, LLC

62 Washington Ave

117 Lofts

58 Portland St

Hiawatha

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31 Deering St
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52 Carleton St

602 Congress St

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11 Shepley St

11 Russell St

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760 Congress St

The Linden

The Armature

29 Winchester Dr

175 Woodlawn Ave

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33 Atlantic St, Unit 3

The Casco

48 State St, Unit 21

Nightingale

537 Congress St, Unit 304

Burnham Hill Apartments

Danforth Heights

Trelawny Building

Wessex Woods (New 55+ Community!)
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Burnham Parkside Apartments

Bayview Court

The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

The Bellamy

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Old Port Arms

Spring Street Apartments

Princeton Village

Shepley Apartments
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51 Park Street

The Clark on Pleasant Avenue

Princeton Ridge

Munjoy South Townhouses

236 High Street

60 Parris St

147 Pleasant Ave

West End Place

Redbank Village

Cortland Court Apartment Homes
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Oakdale, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oakdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Studio Apartments | $2,038 | $1,174 | $2,904 |
| Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,275 | $3,126 |
| Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,516 | $4,730 |
| Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,867 | $2,105 | $4,250 |
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There are currently 55 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oakdale Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Cheapest Available Oakdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Oakdale area of Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,520. 51 Park Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,762. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,520 |
| 51 Park Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,762 |
| Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR, 1BA | $1,819 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,900 |
| The Armature | Studio - Workforce Housing | Studio, 1BA | $1,925 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | 1BR, 1BA | $1,973 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Bay | Studio, 1BA | $2,041 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, ME
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $2.20 price per square foot Market Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Island View in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 34 Tyng St Model at 34 Tyng St, Unit 34 Tyng Street in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting at $2,800 with a $2.21 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oakdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island View | Market Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR, 2BA | $2.20 |
| 34 Tyng St, Unit 34 Tyng Street | 34 Tyng St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.21 |
| 23 Pembroke St | 23 Pembroke St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.46 |
| Thomas Edwards House | 65 Pine St 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.43 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.53 |
| 28 Saint George St, Unit #3 | 28 Saint George St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.63 |
| Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR, 1BA | $2.82 |
| 91 Emery St, Unit 3 | 91 Emery St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| Redbank Village | The York | 3BR, 1BA | $2.68 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.18 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oakdale Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Oakdale?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oakdale is under $2,041.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Oakdale?
The cheapest apartment in Oakdale is 645 Congress Apartments which is listed at $1,520, while the average apartment in Oakdale costs $2,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Oakdale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Oakdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Oakdale?
Cheap apartments in Oakdale have an average cost of $673 which is $1,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.
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