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South Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap South Portland Studio Apartments | $1,970 | $1,195 | $3,599 |
Cheap South Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,288 | $1,395 | $4,000 |
Cheap South Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $1,775 | $5,580 |
Cheap South Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $2,175 | $4,400 |
Cheap South Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Cheapest Available South Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in South Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at The Casco in the Downtown Portland neighborhood priced from $1,951. Blue Spruce Farm Apartments in the Riverton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Portland apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
Blue Spruce Farm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,162 |
Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $2,215 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR,1BA | $2,405 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $2.64 price per square foot 91 Gray St Model at 91 Gray St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,900. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier Model at Carrier Woods Apartments starting at $2,465 with a $2.60 price per square foot in the Stroudwater neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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91 Gray St, Unit 1 | 91 Gray St | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Carrier Woods Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
Redbank Village | The Crescent | 3BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR,1BA | $2.97 |
Latitude at South Portland | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.94 |
Blue Spruce Farm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.89 |
248 Preble St, Unit #2 | 248 Preble St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
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Best Local Schools in South Portland, ME
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Portland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Portland is at The Casco listed at $1,951.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portland Apartment is $1,995 at Blue Spruce Farm Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Portland is starting from $2,215 at Redbank Village.
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