
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $600 (49 Rentals)
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Princeton on Back Cove

645 Congress Apartments

Tamarlane Apartments, LLC

Island View

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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1

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31 Deering St

Back Bay Tower

Nightingale
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The Linden

Munjoy South Townhouses

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21 Fessenden St, Unit 19-4

19 Crescent St, Unit 4

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11 Shepley St

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50 Douglass St, Unit 2

14 Boynton St

38 Carriage Lane, Unit 38B

19 Crescent St, Unit 1
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The Casco

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals

537 Congress St

The Armature

70 Quebec St

Burnham Hill Apartments

Danforth Heights

Trelawny Building

Wessex Woods (New 55+ Community!)
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The Bellamy

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Bayview Court

The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Old Port Arms

Spring Street Apartments

Shepley Apartments
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Princeton Village

The Clark on Pleasant Avenue

Princeton Ridge

147 Pleasant Ave

West End Place

60 Parris St

Redbank Village

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204 High St, Unit 204 High Street

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159 High St, Unit 161-1
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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 | $2,216 | $1,174 | $2,585 |
| Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,326 | $3,675 |
| Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,203 | $1,516 | $3,325 |
| Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,749 | $1,937 | $4,500 |
| Oakdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,018 | $2,836 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 49 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. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. 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 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $1,910 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,029 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, ME
As of June 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $2.34 price per square foot THE EISENHOWER Model at Liberty Commons in the in the Stroudwater neighborhood starting from $2,627. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the Dog Friendly 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Princeton Pines starting at $2,980 with a $2.71 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Commons | THE EISENHOWER | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Princeton Pines | Dog Friendly 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.71 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 204 High St, Unit 204 High Street | 204 High St | 1BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| 473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1 | 473 Cumberland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| 31 Deering St | 31 Deering St | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $2,295.
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 $3,900.
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 11 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 $907 which is $2,993 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.
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