Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Deering Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (18 Rentals)

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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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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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Birchlane
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Birchlane

10 White Birch LnPortland, ME 04103
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Tamarlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarlane

46A TamarlanePortland, ME 04103
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101

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Deering Center, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Deering Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Deering Center area of Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Redbank Village priced from $1,874. The Casco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,951. Here are the most affordable Deering Center apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,874
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio,1BA$1,951
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,030
Latitude at South PortlandA11BR,1BA$2,096
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,162

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deering Center, ME

As of May 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Deering Center area is the $1.24 price per square foot 537 Congress St Model at 537 Congress St, Unit 504 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value Deering Center apartment is the 17 Whitney Ave Model at 17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor starting at $3,300 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Oakdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Deering Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
537 Congress St, Unit 504537 Congress St2BR,1BA$1.24
17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor17 Whitney Ave4BR,1BA$1.65
3 Grant St, Unit 33 Grant St1BR,1BA$3.00
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.91
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals1006 Congress Unit 92BR,1BA$3.57
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Latitude at South PortlandA41BR,1BA$3.27
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan P1BR,1BA$4.63
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.50
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio ,1BA$4.62

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, features that make it easier to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Deering Center Neighborhood in Portland, ME

Walk Score®

83 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

79 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Deering Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Deering Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Deering Center is at The Casco listed at $1,951.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Deering Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Deering Center Apartment is $1,874 at Redbank Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Deering Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Deering Center is starting from $2,318 at Latitude at South Portland.

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