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2412 Western Ave, Unit H

Bradford Commons

Hathaway Creative Center

591 Main St, Unit 11

236 York St

145 Essex St, Unit B

Appleton Apartments

9 Catell St
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97 Center St, Unit 2

24 Wenbelle Dr, Unit 403

25 Austin Dr

145 Essex St, Unit C

6 Wenbelle Dr, Unit 123

2 Danielson St, Unit 6

37 Pheasant Hill Trailer Park

12 Stone St

30 Exeter Rd
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2 Pine St, Unit B

Cedarwoods Apartments

Stillwater Village Apartments

29 Holyoke St

6 Wenbelle Dr

12 Wenbelle Dr

202 Main Rd, Unit 16

18 Linden St, Unit 1

108 Pearl St, Unit 1
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15 Elm St, Unit 4

799 Stillwater Ave

102 Union St

53 Parker St

681 Main Rd N

347 Ridge Road

62 Main St

6-8 Union St

13 Center St
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51 Glenwood Dr

23 Clinton Ave

1343 Ohio St

110 Silver St

799 Stillwater Ave

6 Osborne St

1337 Hammond St

4 Lemon St

392 S Main St
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Southwest Harbor, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Harbor?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Harbor Studio Apartments | $1,116 | $850 | $1,650 |
| Southwest Harbor 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,486 | $850 | $2,550 |
| Southwest Harbor 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $985 | $2,750 |
| Southwest Harbor 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,599 | $875 | $2,650 |
| Southwest Harbor 4 Bedroom Apartments | $777 | $689 | $890 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Harbor Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Southwest Harbor, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Mountain View Apartments priced from $850. Appleton Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Southwest Harbor apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Appleton Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Mayo Mill | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $1,122 |
| 25 Austin Dr | 60 Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1,145 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 9-64) | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| 95 Park Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| 33 State | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,650 |
| The Block | Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1,680 |
| Alfond Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Harbor, ME and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Harbor area is the $1.15 price per square foot Renovated with Private Patio Model at The Block in the starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Southwest Harbor apartment is the B111 Model at Mayo Mill starting at $1,670 with a $1.34 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Harbor apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Block | Renovated with Private Patio | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Mayo Mill | B111 | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| The Reserve at Orono | 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.64 |
| Alfond Village | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Orchard Trails | 4x2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.62 |
| 25 Austin Dr | 60 Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 95 Park Street Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 9-64) | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| 23 Clinton Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Appleton Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.33 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Harbor Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Harbor Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Harbor Apartment is $850 at Mountain View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Harbor Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Harbor is starting from $1,025 at Mountain View Apartments.
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