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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14 Boynton St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

14 Boynton St

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

1 Crescent St

1 Crescent StPortland, ME 04102
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68 Deering St
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Deering St

68 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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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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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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696 Congress St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

696 Congress St

696 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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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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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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201 State St
Studio Apartments

201 State St

201 State StPortland, ME 04101
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177 State St
Studio Apartments

177 State St

177 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 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 $1,799. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,799
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan C w/ Private BalconyStudio,1BA$2,188
HiawathaHiawatha 2BD Plan A2BR,1BA$3,356

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, ME

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $2.57 price per square foot 473 Cumberland Ave Model at 473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 645 Congress Apartments starting at $1,520 with a $2.18 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.
473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1473 Cumberland Ave1BR,1BA$2.57
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan C w/ Private BalconyStudio ,1BA$5.36
31 Deering St31 Deering St1BR,1BA$5.00
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$6.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Parkside, Portland, ME

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

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3.5
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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 The Armature listed at $2,188.

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.

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