Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $600 (50 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 Bedroom Apartments Available May 15

11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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property at 175 Woodlawn Ave

$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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175 Woodlawn Ave

PortlandME04103

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10 Pine St
$2,350 - $2,650
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 26

10 Pine St

10 Pine StPortland, ME 04102
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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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89 Anderson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

89 Anderson

89 Anderson StPortland, ME 04101
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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. 117 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,610. Here are the most affordable Oakdale apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,610
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,799
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$1,990
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,090
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$2,110
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$2,150
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan F1BR,1BA$2,269

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oakdale, ME

As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oakdale area is the $2.83 price per square foot THE WASHINGTON DELUXE Model at Liberty Commons in the in the Stroudwater neighborhood starting from $2,798. The second greatest value Oakdale apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower starting at $2,400 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland 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 WASHINGTON DELUXE2BR,1.5BA$2.83
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.64
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
29 Turner St, Unit Unit 329 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.61
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$2.78
8 Quebec St, Unit 18 Quebec St2BR,1BA$3.30
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan F1BR,1BA$3.60
117 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.50
31 Deering St31 Deering St1BR,1BA$5.00

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Oakdale, Portland, ME

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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 $2,269.

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 $3,167.

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 7 regular apartments in Oakdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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