Cheap Homes for Rent in the Parkside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,630 (4 Rentals)

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property at 280 State St
$1,630

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280 State St, Unit 2

280 State St
PortlandME04101
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, ME

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at 645 Congress Apartments in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Linden starting at $2,175 with a $3.26 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.
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan H1BR,1BA$3.74
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan C w/ Private BalconyStudio ,1BA$5.18
31 Deering St31 Deering St1BR,1BA$5.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Parkside

What type of rentals are currently available in Parkside?

There are currently 195 Apartments for Rent in Parkside, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $4,730. There are also 3 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Parkside ranging from $1,630 to $2,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Parkside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Parkside ranges from $1,630 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,630.

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