Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME from $600 (59 Rentals)

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property at 77 Gary L Maietta Pky

$1,800

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$1,800
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$1,800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 14

77 Gary L Maietta Pky, Unit 105

77 Gary L Maietta Pky
South PortlandME04106
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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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Riverbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

30 Lydia LnSouth Portland, ME 04106
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127 Emery St
$1,150
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$1,150
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127 Emery St

127 Emery StPortland, ME 04102
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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000
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$1,750 - $2,000
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$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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$1,850 - $2,500
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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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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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Bayview Court
Studio to 2 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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Shepley Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco 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 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood priced from $1,500. Olde English Village Apartments in the South Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,500
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1,895
Foxcroft Apartments, LLCFennec2BR,1BA$1,900
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$2,010
The ArmatureStudio w/ Bed Nook Floor Plan CStudio,1BA$2,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $0.82 price per square foot 127 Emery St Model at 127 Emery St in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the Studio Model at 46 Market St starting at $2,627 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland 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.
127 Emery St127 Emery St3BR,1BA$0.82
46 Market StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
Summit Terrace2 Bed | Balcony + Washer/Dryer2BR,1BA$2.39
Foxcroft Apartments, LLCSwift2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1.99
Waterside Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside2BR,1BA$2.63
Island View2 Bedroom Island View2BR,1BA$2.63
79 Bramhall St, Unit 2H79 Bramhall St1BR,1BA$2.27
177 School St, Unit 177 School St.177 School St2BR,1.5BA$2.74
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.75

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,500.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portland Apartment is $1,520 at 645 Congress 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 $1,895 at Olde English Village Apartments.

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 $2,331.

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