
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Oakdale Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $600 (50 Rentals)
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Princeton on Back Cove

645 Congress Apartments

Tamarlane Apartments, LLC

117 Lofts

Island View

537 Congress St

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31 Deering St

Nightingale

The Linden
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Hiawatha

Munjoy South Townhouses

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11 Shepley St

175 Woodlawn Ave

The Casco

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals

257 Deering Ave

29 Turner St, Unit Unit 3, Unit Unit 3

The Armature

Back Bay Tower
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16 Alba Street, Unit 16, Unit 16

Winchester Woods

256 Vaughan St

8 Quebec St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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10 Pine St

Burnham Hill Apartments

Danforth Heights

Trelawny Building

Wessex Woods (New 55+ Community!)

The Bellamy
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Bayview Court

The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

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Old Port Arms

Spring Street Apartments

Princeton Village

Shepley Apartments

The Clark on Pleasant Avenue
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60 Parris St

147 Pleasant Ave

West End Place

89 Anderson

Redbank Village

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West End Apartments

Mill Company Gardens Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments
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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 | $2,202 | $1,174 | $2,585 |
| Oakdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,428 | $1,326 | $3,575 |
| Oakdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,413 | $1,516 | $3,975 |
| Oakdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,656 | $1,937 | $3,400 |
| Oakdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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There are currently 50 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,090 |
| Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $2,110 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan F | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Commons | THE WASHINGTON DELUXE | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.83 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 29 Turner St, Unit Unit 3 | 29 Turner St | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $2.78 |
| 8 Quebec St, Unit 1 | 8 Quebec St | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan F | 1BR,1BA | $3.60 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.50 |
| 31 Deering St | 31 Deering St | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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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 $2,269.
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.
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