
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME (200 Rentals)


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The Lofts @ 225

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Blue Spruce Farm Apartments

The Linden

117 Lofts

Island View Apartments

Princeton on Back Cove

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

Munjoy South Townhouses

92 Danforth St, Unit 3.0

130 Neal St

136 Clark St
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 | $2,076 | $1,195 | $3,599 |
South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,329 | $1,533 | $4,000 |
South Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,705 | $1,775 | $5,580 |
South Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $2,175 | $4,400 |
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 $4,000. Liberty Commons in the Stroudwater neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 810 square feet and currently listed start at $2,355. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Portland:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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The Armature | 1BD + Office Floor Plan B Furnished | 878 Sq Ft | $4,000 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 810 Sq Ft | $2,355 |
Blue Spruce Farm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | 738 Sq Ft | $1,995 |
Latitude at South Portland | A6 | 710 Sq Ft | $2,499 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 700 Sq Ft | $2,162 |
The Casco | The Casco - Peaks Island | 519 Sq Ft | $2,633 |
Cheapest Available South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 28, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Portland, ME is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF Model starting from $1,995 at Blue Spruce Farm Apartments in the Riverton neighborhood. The second most affordable South Portland 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at 645 Congress Apartments starting at $2,162 in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Portland is currently $2,329. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Portland:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Blue Spruce Farm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | $1,995 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $2,162 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | $2,355 |
Latitude at South Portland | A6 | $2,499 |
The Casco | The Casco - Peaks Island | $2,633 |
The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan C | $3,495 |
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Getting Around South Portland, ME
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
60 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
27 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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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 Blue Spruce Farm Apartments listed at $1,995.
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 $2,329.
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 $4,000 at The Armature.
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