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

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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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$1,850 - $2,500

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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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50 Douglass St, Unit 2
$1,900
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$1,900

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 2

50 Douglass St, Unit 2

50 Douglass StPortland, ME 04102
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property at 38 Carriage Lane

$1,921

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$1,921

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

38 Carriage Lane, Unit 38B

38 Carriage Lane
PortlandME04103

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Burnham Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Bayview Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Princeton Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Ridge

1342-1350 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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147 Pleasant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Pleasant Ave

147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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West End Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Place

183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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159 High St, Unit 161-1
$2,200
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$2,200

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

159 High St, Unit 161-1

159 High StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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West End Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

586 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Riverbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

30 Lydia LnSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Oakdale, Portland, ME Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,910
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals50 Monument Unit 306Studio,1BA$1,999
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio,1BA$1,999
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,029
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Liberty CommonsTHE EISENHOWER2BR,2BA$2.34
Princeton PinesDog Friendly 3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$2.71
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
204 High St, Unit 204 High Street204 High St1BR,1BA$2.86
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1473 Cumberland Ave1BR,1BA$2.58
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.57
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals50 Monument Unit 306Studio ,1BA$4.49
31 Deering St31 Deering St1BR,1BA$5.00

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Oakdale, Portland, ME

Ranked #11

Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com compiles millions of data points to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across Maine, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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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