1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME (199 Rentals)

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Riverbrook Apartments
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Riverbrook Apartments

30 Lydia LnSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Riverplace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Riverplace

1 RiverPlace DrSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Sable Lodge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Sable Lodge

74 Running Hill RdSouth Portland, ME 04106
Senior Living
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366 Cottage Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

366 Cottage Rd

366 Cottage RdSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Hazard Towers
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hazard Towers

425 BroadwaySouth Portland, ME 04106
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Ridgeland Estates
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeland Estates

109 Ridgeland AveSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Mill Cove
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mill Cove

10 Soule StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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155 High St
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155 High St

155 High StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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171 Cottage Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

171 Cottage Rd

171 Cottage RdSouth Portland, ME 04106
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51 Bowdoin Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

51 Bowdoin Ave

51 Bowdoin AveSouth Portland, ME 04106

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52 Ocean St
1 Bedroom Apartments

52 Ocean St

52 Ocean StSouth Portland, ME 04106

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Danforth Heights
1 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
1 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101

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South Portland, ME Local Guide

Largest Available South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Portland, ME is found at Island View in the Riverton neighborhood and is 738 square feet priced from $1,995. Autumn Woods Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 738 square feet and currently listed start at $1,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in South Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Island View1 Bedroom Island View738 Sq Ft$1,995
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom Autumn Woods738 Sq Ft$1,995
The Armature1BD Floor Plan A1719 Sq Ft$2,625
Latitude at South PortlandA6710 Sq Ft$2,603
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom700 Sq Ft$2,162
Summit Terrace at Woodland1 Bedroom650 Sq Ft$2,250
The LindenOne Bedroom445 Sq Ft$1,816

Cheapest Available South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in South Portland, ME is the One Bedroom Model starting from $1,897 at The Linden in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. The second most affordable South Portland 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Island View Model at Island View starting at $1,995 in the Riverton neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in South Portland is currently $2,387. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in South Portland:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The LindenOne Bedroom$1,897
Island View1 Bedroom Island View$1,995
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom Autumn Woods$1,995
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom$2,162
Summit Terrace at WoodlandOne Bedroom-Renovated$2,175
Latitude at South PortlandA6$2,603
The Armature1BD Floor Plan A1$2,625

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50 / 100

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Some errands can be accomplished on foot

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60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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27 / 100

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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 The Linden listed at $1,897.

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 $2,387.

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 738 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at Island View.

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 800 sq ft.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.