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Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Portland, ME

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Portland, ME area range in price from $1,174 to $5,680 with an overall median price of $3,097. The three Portland neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rock Row at $1,174, Stroudwater at $2,400, and Riverton at $1,174. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Portland Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rock Row$2,395$1,1741023
Stroudwater$2,400$2,40012
Riverton$2,600$1,1743549
Valley Street$2,662$1,425520
North Deering$2,725$1,1743428
Downtown Portland$2,900$1,1749884
West Bayside$2,910$1,20010359
City Center$2,935$1,17410382
Parkside$2,935$1,17411574
West End$2,935$1,40311572

Cheapest Available Portland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood priced from $1,425. The Linden in the North Deering neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Summit Terrace at WoodlandJunior One Bedroom Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,693

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME and Nearby

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Portland area is the $0.32 price per square foot 280 State St Model at 280 State St, Unit #4 - Basement in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Portland apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower starting at $2,950 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
280 State St, Unit #4 - Basement280 State St2BR,1BA$0.32
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
Princeton Pines3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$2.54
1466 Forest Ave, Unit 11466 Forest Ave3BR,1BA$2.36
Summit Terrace2BR Balcony2BR,1BA$2.32
Blue Spruce Farm Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF2BR,1BA$2.53
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.44
29 Turner St, Unit 229 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.21
Waterside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside1BR,1BA$2.70

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Frequently Asked Questions about Portland

What type of rentals are currently available in Portland?

There are currently 662 Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,174 to $5,680. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Portland ranging from $1,225 to $18,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Portland?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Portland ranges from $1,225 to $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,343.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Portland?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Portland range from $2,175 to $4,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $18,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,836.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

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