Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Rock Row Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,100 (4 Rentals)

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Rock Row, Portland, ME Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rock Row, ME

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rock Row area is the $2.50 price per square foot 12 White Birth Ln #24 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Rock Row apartment is the 2 Bedroom Island View Model at Island View starting at $2,495 with a $2.63 price per square foot in the Riverton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rock Row apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchlane12 White Birth Ln #243BR,2BA$2.50
Island View2 Bedroom Island View2BR,1BA$2.63
Autumn Woods Apartments2 Bedroom Autumn Woods2BR,1BA$2.63
Cumberland Woods Apartments2BD1BA2BR,1BA$2.74
1158 Forest Ave, Unit A1158 Forest Ave3BR,1BA$3.06
Forest Glen ApartmentsForest Glen2BR,1BA$2.09
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.99
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$3.04
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.64
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals50 Monument Unit 306Studio ,1BA$4.21

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Rock Row, Portland, ME

Ranked #8

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rock Row Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Rock Row?

The cheapest apartment in Rock Row is Redbank Village which is listed at $1,945, while the average apartment in Rock Row costs $2,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Rock Row?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Rock Row?

Cheap apartments in Rock Row have an average cost of $1,000 which is $1,495 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Rock Row.

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.