
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shapleigh, ME from $700 (45 Rentals)
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Saco Island

Riverview Falls Apartments

Granite Village

Winchester Arms

Cummings Mill

4 Reed St

Nasson in the Pines | Fobes Hall

100 Main St
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Sanford Pointe

Clark Brook Apartments

Lofts on the Levee

The Eddy

Princeton Dover Apartments

The Lofts @ 225

Riverdam

The Thomas Apartments

Cascade Falls Apartments
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Cloverleaf Apartments

Country Brook Estates

16 Sullivan Street

Tara Meadows

The Plains

Royal Oak Apartments

The Residences at Spaulding Place

Residences at Cocheco River

Linden Apartments
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Colindale Estates

Sullivan School Apartments

162 Narragansett St

3 Meadow Brook Dr

McDuffee Brook Apartments

6 Acorn St

104 Brook St

28 Chestnut St

The Eleven
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Saco Woods

7 Friend St

6 Smith Ct

59 Franklin Heights

37 Cottage St

Goodall Place

The Edge at Berwick - 8 Main Street

126 Sullivan St

36 South St
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Shapleigh, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shapleigh?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shapleigh Studio Apartments | $1,943 | $1,130 | $2,245 |
| Shapleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,215 | $890 | $2,660 |
| Shapleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $1,080 | $3,035 |
| Shapleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,660 | $2,350 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Shapleigh Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Shapleigh, 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 Shapleigh apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco Island | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Riverview Falls Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Cummings Mill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Winchester Arms | 1 - C | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Sanford Pointe | 38 Patriots Ln #3809 | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| 100 Main St | 100 Main St #407 | Studio,1BA | $1,700 |
| Nasson in the Pines | Fobes Hall | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| The Eddy | Studio w/Nook | Treeline View | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
| Tara Meadows | Two Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1,833 |
| Clark Brook Apartments | 1 BD | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shapleigh, ME and Nearby
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shapleigh area is the $1.72 price per square foot 3BR2.5BA Model at Highfield Commons in the in the South Rochester neighborhood starting from $2,886. The second greatest value Shapleigh apartment is the Brand New Townhomes! End Unit 3 Bedroom 2 Bath ... Model at Bayberry Commons starting at $3,450 with a $2.26 price per square foot in the South Rochester neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shapleigh apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Commons | 3BR2.5BA | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.72 |
| Bayberry Commons | Brand New Townhomes! End Unit 3 Bedroom 2 Bath ... | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.26 |
| Paul's Place | Two-Floor Over Garden | 3BR,2BA | $2.12 |
| Sanford Pointe | 38 Patriots Ln #3804 | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Residences at Spaulding Place | - Large Updated 2 Bedroom with W/D Hook Ups | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Residences at Cocheco River | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ BALCONY - Dover, NH | 2BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Tara Meadows | Two Bedroom Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Plains | 2BR1BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.29 |
| Riverview Falls Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Cummings Mill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shapleigh Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shapleigh?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shapleigh is at 100 Main St listed at $1,700.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shapleigh Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shapleigh Apartment is $1,095 at Riverview Falls Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shapleigh Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shapleigh is starting from $1,080 at Saco Island.
What is the most affordable Shapleigh Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shapleigh Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Paul's Place and starts from $2,750.
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