Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Valley Street Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,100 (16 Rentals)

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210 Valley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

210 Valley St

210 Valley StPortland, ME 04102

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274 Park Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

274 Park Ave

274 Park AvePortland, 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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1 Crescent St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Crescent St

1 Crescent StPortland, ME 04102
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861 Congress St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

861 Congress St

861 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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Crescent Heights
3 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Heights

25 Crescent StPortland, ME 04102
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15 Bramhall St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15 Bramhall St

15 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102

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141-143 Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

141-143 Grant St

141-143 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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553 Cumberland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

553 Cumberland Ave

553 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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Valley Street, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Valley Street Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchlane#13BR,1BA$1,800
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,162

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Valley Street, ME

As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Valley Street area is the $2.67 price per square foot #21 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Valley Street apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at 645 Congress Apartments starting at $2,162 with a $3.03 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Valley Street apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Birchlane#213BR,2BA$2.67
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Valley Street, Portland, ME

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Valley Street Neighborhood in Portland, ME

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

80 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.