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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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$1,450

2 Bedroom Rentals

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11 Gray St

WatervilleME04901
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347 Ridge Road
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

347 Ridge Road

347 Ridge RoadFairfield, ME 04937
  • Utilities Included

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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6-8 Union St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

6-8 Union St

6-8 Union StWaterville, ME 04901
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25 Austin Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

25 Austin Dr

25 Austin DrOrono, ME 04473
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23 Clinton Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

23 Clinton Ave

23 Clinton AveWinslow, ME 04901

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Southwest Harbor, ME Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mountain View Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
Appleton ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
23 Clinton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Stillwater Village Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,400
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 65-88)2BR,1BA$1,400
Lombard Estate2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,450
Exchange BlockStudioStudio,1BA$1,650
95 Park Street2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,675
Old County EstatesApartment2BR,1BA$1,695
Orono Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Harbor, ME and Nearby

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Harbor area is the $0.62 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at The Reserve at Orono in the starting from $749. The second greatest value Southwest Harbor apartment is the 4x2 Model at Orchard Trails starting at $689 with a $0.62 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Harbor apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Orono3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.62
Orchard Trails4x24BR,2BA$0.62
Old County EstatesApartment2BR,1.5BA$1.54
Lombard Estate3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.75
Orono Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.49
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 65-88)2BR,1BA$1.75
23 Clinton Ave1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92
Stillwater Village Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$2.23
Appleton ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.33

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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 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.

What is the most affordable Southwest Harbor Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Harbor Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lombard Estate and starts from $1,750.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.