Cheap Apartments for Rent in Saco, ME from $800 (57 Rentals)

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148 Main St, Unit 305
$1,650
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$1,650

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148 Main St, Unit 305

148 Main StSaco, ME 04072
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Saco Woods
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Saco Woods

20 Garfield StSaco, ME 04072
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65 E Grand Ave, Unit 104
$1,525
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$1,525

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65 E Grand Ave, Unit 104

65 E Grand AveOld Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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property at 53 Pool St

$1,550 - $2,300

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

53 Pool St

BiddefordME04005
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181 Elm St, Unit 103
$1,750
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$1,750

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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

181 Elm St, Unit 103

181 Elm StBiddeford, ME 04005
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property at 21 Reggio Ave

$1,800

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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21 Reggio Ave

Old Orchard BeachME04064
property at 18 Smithwheel Rd

$2,000

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18 Smithwheel Rd, Unit 36

18 Smithwheel Rd
Old Orchard BeachME04064

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Colindale Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Colindale Estates

53 Smithwheel RdOld Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Burnham Brookside
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Brookside

7 Sherman CirScarborough, ME 04074
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Griffin Road Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Griffin Road Apartments

5 Griffin RdScarborough, ME 04074
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Pepperell Mill Campus
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pepperell Mill Campus

2 Main StBiddeford, ME 04005
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Cheapest Available Saco Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saco, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Saco Island in the York County neighborhood priced from $885. Riverview Falls Apartments in the York County neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Saco apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Saco Island1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
Riverview Falls Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,095
100 Main St100 Main St #407Studio,1BA$1,700
The EddyStudio w/Nook | Treeline ViewStudio,1BA$1,795
Cloverleaf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Lofts on the Levee1 Bedroom Floor Plan A | Lofts North1BR,1BA$2,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saco, ME

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saco area is the $1.17 price per square foot 45 Union St Model at 45 Union St, Unit 45 Union Street in the in the York County neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Saco apartment is the 87 Pool St Model at 87 Pool St, Unit 201 starting at $2,200 with a $2.00 price per square foot in the York County neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Saco apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
45 Union St, Unit 45 Union Street45 Union St3BR,1.5BA$1.17
87 Pool St, Unit 20187 Pool St3BR,1BA$2.00
251 Alfred St, Unit 201251 Alfred St3BR,1BA$2.27
Riverview Falls Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.39
31 W Old Orchard Ave31 W Old Orchard Ave1BR,1BA$2.29
Riverdam28 Pearl St. Apt 0141BR,1BA$3.34
148 Main St, Unit 305148 Main StStudio ,1BA$3.30
100 Main St100 Main St #407Studio ,1BA$3.40
Cloverleaf ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.82
Lofts on the Levee1 Bedroom Floor Plan A | Lofts North1BR,1BA$4.20

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Saco Overview

Saco, Maine has existed in some form for hundreds of years, first as a home to Native American tribes and later, to English settlers. It sits just 15 minutes away from Portland, Maine and is a part of the Portland Metro Area. Yet, with its friendly walking trails, fascinating historical sites, and small-town eateries, it exists in a world all its own.

Why live in Saco, ME?

These days, many people feel tired of living in the rush, rush environment of the big city where no one knows their neighbors and life is lived apart from the beauty of nature. Apartments in Saco, Maine take people away from all of that. The city boasts friendly people, interesting historical sites, and ready access to some of the best nature offerings in the world. It’s small-town living at its best.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Saco Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Saco?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Saco is at 100 Main St listed at $1,700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Saco Apartment is $885 at Saco Island.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Saco Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Saco is starting from $1,070 at Saco Island.

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