
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME (254 Rentals)


Redbank Village

Olde English Village Apartments

248 Preble St, Unit #2

Breakwater at Spring Point

51 Bowdoin Ave

444 Sawyer St

155 High St

52 Ocean St

171 Cottage Rd
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278-280 Lincoln

611 Main St

Harbor Place Condominium

366 Cottage Rd

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Mill Company Gardens Apartments

West End Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

Riverplace
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Ridgeland Estates

Mill Cove

The Betsy Ross House

Nonesuch River Apartments

Back Bay Tower

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Autumn Woods Apartments

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Waterside Apartments

Latitude at South Portland
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The Casco

Nightingale

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11 Shepley St

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Carrier Woods Apartments

The Lofts @ 225

Summit Terrace at Woodland

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Island View

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Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm

The Linden

Island View

Princeton on Back Cove

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Munjoy South Townhouses

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

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29 Turner St, Unit 3

10 Gilman St, Unit 2
South Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland Studio Apartments | $2,041 | $1,195 | $2,650 |
South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,304 | $1,450 | $3,695 |
| South Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,683 | $4,995 |
| South Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,663 | $1,937 | $3,600 |
| South Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Largest Available South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Portland, ME is found at The Armature in the Downtown Portland neighborhood and is 878 square feet priced from $2,650. Nonesuch River Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 764 square feet and currently listed start at $2,072. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Portland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armature | 1BD + Office Floor Plan B | 878 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
| Nonesuch River Apartments | One Bedroom-1A | 764 Sq Ft | $2,072 |
| Latitude at South Portland | A8 | 745 Sq Ft | $2,133 |
| Waterside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside | 738 Sq Ft | $2,251 |
| Autumn Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom Autumn Woods | 738 Sq Ft | $2,251 |
Cheapest Available South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of February 21, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Portland, ME is the Cumberland Model starting from $1,465 at Princeton Village in the Oakdale neighborhood. The second most affordable South Portland 1 Bedroom is the Studio/Efficiency Model at The Linden starting at $1,550 in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Portland is currently $2,304. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Portland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Princeton Village | Cumberland | $1,465 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,550 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,600 |
| Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | $1,680 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
| 117 Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $1,995 |
| Nonesuch River Apartments | One Bedroom-1A | $2,072 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom South Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in South Portland with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in South Portland is at Princeton Village listed at $1,465.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom South Portland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in South Portland is $2,304.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom South Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in South Portland is a 878 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at The Armature.
What is the average size for South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in South Portland is currently 680 sq ft.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Bob Mallory
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