Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,000 (70 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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68 Deering St
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Deering St

68 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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1 Crescent St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Crescent St

1 Crescent StPortland, ME 04102
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14 Boynton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14 Boynton St

14 Boynton StPortland, ME 04102
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764 Congress St
Studio Apartments

764 Congress St

764 Congress StPortland, ME 04102

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261 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

261 State St

261 State StPortland, ME 04101
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84 Grant St
Studio Apartments

84 Grant St

84 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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773 Congress St
Studio Apartments

773 Congress St

773 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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503 Cumberland Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

503 Cumberland Ave

503 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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33 Grant St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

33 Grant St

33 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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208-210 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208-210 High St

208-210 High StPortland, ME 04101

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115 Sherman St
Studio Apartments

115 Sherman St

115 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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243-245 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

243-245 High St

243-245 High StPortland, ME 04101
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44 Deering St
1 Bedroom Apartments

44 Deering St

44 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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108 Sherman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

108 Sherman St

108 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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100 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Forest Ave

100 Forest AvePortland, ME 04101
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212-214 High St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

212-214 High St

212-214 High StPortland, ME 04101
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Ymca
Studio Apartments

Ymca

231 High StPortland, ME 04101
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55 Grant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Grant St

55 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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56 Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 Sherman St

56 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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696 Congress St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

696 Congress St

696 Congress StPortland, ME 04102

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Parris Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parris Terraces

60 Parris StPortland, ME 04101
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861 Congress St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

861 Congress St

861 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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22-24 Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22-24 Sherman St

22-24 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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285 Brackett St
2 Bedroom Apartments

285 Brackett St

285 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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89-91 Carleton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

89-91 Carleton St

89-91 Carleton StPortland, ME 04102
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807 Congress St
Studio Apartments

807 Congress St

807 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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812 Congress St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

812 Congress St

812 Congress StPortland, ME 04102

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177 State St
Studio Apartments

177 State St

177 State StPortland, ME 04101
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201 State St
Studio Apartments

201 State St

201 State StPortland, ME 04101
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471 Cumberland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

471 Cumberland Ave

471 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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64-66 Deering St
Studio Apartments

64-66 Deering St

64-66 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Burnham Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Arms

633 Congress StPortland, ME 04101

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Parkside, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parkside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkside area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,500. Hiawatha has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,833. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
HiawathaHiawatha Studio Plan BStudio,1BA$1,833
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,975
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, ME

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $3.26 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at The Linden in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,175. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the 473 Cumberland Ave Model at 473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,850 with a $2.85 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1473 Cumberland Ave1BR,1BA$2.85
HiawathaHiawatha Studio Plan BStudio ,1BA$4.45
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan C w/ Private BalconyStudio ,1BA$5.18
31 Deering St31 Deering St1BR,1BA$5.00
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.75

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Parkside, Portland, ME

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

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Parkside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Parkside is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Parkside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Parkside Apartment is $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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