Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $600 (44 Rentals)

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property at 175 Pine St

$1,700

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$1,700
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 31

175 Pine St, Unit 2-H

175 Pine St
PortlandME04102
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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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property at 19 Patrick Way

$1,957

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$1,957
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 16

19 Patrick Way, Unit 19 Patrick

19 Patrick Way
PortlandME04103

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property at 1 City Center

$2,411

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1 City Center

PortlandME04101
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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 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 Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,500. Redbank Village 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 ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,825
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,025
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,025
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1 BD Plan M1BR,1BA$2,161
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2,175
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$2,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, ME

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale 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 Oakdale apartment is the 15 Gay St Model at 15 Gay St, Unit 1st Floor starting at $2,850 with a $2.38 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.
Island ViewMarket Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,2BA$2.32
15 Gay St, Unit 1st Floor15 Gay St3BR,1BA$2.38
23 Pembroke St23 Pembroke St3BR,1BA$2.67
13 Hammond Street, Unit #113 Hammond Street3BR,1BA$2.45
46 Market StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.69
33 Atlantic St33 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$3.20
473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1473 Cumberland Ave1BR,1BA$2.85
65 Pine St, Unit B65 Pine St1BR,1BA$2.79

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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 $2,290.

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 $2,266.

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 9 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 $676 which is $1,590 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oakdale.

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