
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME (263 Rentals)


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Olde English Village Apartments

148 Breakwater Dr

Breakwater at Spring Point

51 Bowdoin Ave

444 Sawyer St

155 High St

52 Ocean St

171 Cottage Rd
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611 Main St

Harbor Place Condominium

366 Cottage Rd

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Mill Company Gardens Apartments

West End Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

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Sable Lodge

Hazard Towers

Ridgeland Estates

Mill Cove

The Betsy Ross House

Nonesuch River Apartments

Autumn Woods Apartments

Waterside Apartments

The Casco

The Armature
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Latitude at South Portland

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11 Shepley St

Nightingale

The Lofts @ 225

The Linden

Summit Terrace at Woodland

Island View

Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm

117 Lofts

Island View
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Hiawatha

Munjoy South Townhouses

645 Congress Apartments

29 Turner St, Unit Unit 3, Unit Unit 3

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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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482 Congress St, Unit 208, Unit 208

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31 Deering St

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10 Pine St
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Portland Studio Apartments | $2,247 | $1,195 | $3,657 |
South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,419 | $1,326 | $3,575 |
| South Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,512 | $1,683 | $4,038 |
| South Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,675 | $1,937 | $3,617 |
| South Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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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 Nonesuch River Apartments and is 764 square feet priced from $2,212. The Armature in the Downtown Portland neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 754 square feet and currently listed start at $2,875. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Portland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonesuch River Apartments | One Bedroom-1A | 764 Sq Ft | $2,212 |
| The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan H | 754 Sq Ft | $2,875 |
| Carrier Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier | 748 Sq Ft | $2,362 |
| Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | 738 Sq Ft | $2,150 |
| Waterside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside | 738 Sq Ft | $2,245 |
| Autumn Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom Autumn Woods | 738 Sq Ft | $2,245 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 696 Sq Ft | $1,520 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Fore River | 665 Sq Ft | $3,002 |
| Latitude at South Portland | A2 | 661 Sq Ft | $2,299 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan F | 631 Sq Ft | $2,269 |
Cheapest Available South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of May 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Portland, ME is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. The second most affordable South Portland 1 Bedroom is the Studio/Efficiency Model at The Linden starting at $1,799 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Portland is currently $2,419. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Portland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,520 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,799 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
| Summit Terrace at Woodland | Summit | $1,865 |
| Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | $2,104 |
| Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | $2,150 |
| Nonesuch River Apartments | One Bedroom-1A | $2,212 |
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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 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,520.
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 $2,419.
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 764 square feet unit starting from $2,212 at Nonesuch River Apartments.
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 820 sq ft.
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