Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME from $800 (22 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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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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West End Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Place

183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio,1BA$1,951
Blue Spruce Farm Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$1,995
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,162
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$2,215
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
91 Gray St, Unit 191 Gray St2BR,1BA$2.64
Carrier Woods Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier2BR,1BA$2.60
Redbank VillageThe Crescent3BR,1BA$3.19
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.97
Latitude at South PortlandC12BR,2BA$4.94
Blue Spruce Farm Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$2.70
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
The Armature1BD Floor Plan C1BR,1BA$4.99
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.89
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 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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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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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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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.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

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If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.