Cheap Homes for Rent in Saco, ME from $500 (14 Rentals)

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property at 22 Graham St

$1,525

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$1,525

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$1,525

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

22 Graham St, Unit 101

22 Graham St
BiddefordME04005

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property at 5 Boisvert St

$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 12

5 Boisvert St, Unit 105

5 Boisvert St
Old Orchard BeachME04064
property at 28 Chestnut St

$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Now

28 Chestnut St

RochesterNH03867
property at 172 Saco Ave

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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172 Saco Ave, Unit 7

172 Saco Ave
Old Orchard BeachME04064
property at 12 Pine Ln

$1,750

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$1,750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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12 Pine Ln

Old Orchard BeachME04064

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Saco, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Saco Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Saco, ME is a 2 Beds unit found at Saco Island priced from $1,080. Riverview Falls Apartments 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 Island2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,080
Riverview Falls Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,095
The EddyStudio | Treeline View (ADA Accessible)Studio,1BA$1,795
Saco Woods#62BR,1BA$1,800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Saco, ME and Nearby

As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Saco area is the $1.47 price per square foot 21 Mason St Model at 21 Mason St, Unit 2 in the starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Saco apartment is the 10 Clifford St Model at 10 Clifford St, Unit 2 starting at $2,700 with a $2.20 price per square foot . 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.
21 Mason St, Unit 221 Mason St3BR,1BA$1.47
10 Clifford St, Unit 210 Clifford St4BR,1BA$2.20
5 Sherman Circle, Unit Unit 15 Sherman Circle2BR,1.5BA$1.85
85 Green St, Unit 185 Green St1BR,1BA$0.79
87 Pool St, Unit 30187 Pool St2BR,1BA$1.64
Saco Woods#252BR,1.5BA$1.64
40 Fieldview Dr, Unit A40 Fieldview Dr2BR,1BA$2.22
Riverview Falls Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.39
94 Graham St, Unit 10294 Graham St2BR,1BA$2.50
181 Elm St, Unit 104181 Elm St1BR,1BA$2.21

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Frequently Asked Questions about Saco

What type of rentals are currently available in Saco?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in Saco, ME with pricing that ranges from $900 to $3,000. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Saco ranging from $500 to $8,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Saco ranges from $500 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,641.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Saco?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Saco range from $2,200 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,850 to $8,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,700.

Expert Rental Resources

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.