Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME from $600 (15 Rentals)

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West End Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

586 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106

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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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South Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at Rumery Lofts in the North Deering neighborhood priced from $1,750. The Linden in the Downtown Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rumery LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,750
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,816
Island View1 Bedroom Island View1BR,1BA$1,995
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,162
NightingaleNightingale - Margaret Higgins SangerStudio,1BA$2,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $1.84 price per square foot 81 Granite St Model at 81 Granite St, Unit 83 Granite #2 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $3,495. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the THE ROOSEVELT DELUXE Model at Liberty Commons starting at $3,049 with a $2.09 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
81 Granite St, Unit 83 Granite #281 Granite St4BR,1BA$1.84
Liberty CommonsTHE ROOSEVELT DELUXE3BR,2BA$2.09
120 Brackett St, Unit 1120 Brackett St3BR,1BA$2.02
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.32
91 Gray St, Unit 191 Gray St2BR,1BA$2.64
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$2.99
Island View1 Bedroom Island View1BR,1BA$2.70
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.72
248 Preble St, Unit #2248 Preble St1BR,1BA$3.33

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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

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 Rumery Lofts listed at $1,750.

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 Island View.

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 $1,917 at Rumery Lofts.

What is the most affordable South Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Redbank Village and starts from $2,344.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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