Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Parkside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,000 (9 Rentals)

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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 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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Parkside, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Parkside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Parkside area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at Bayview Court priced from $1,381. 645 Congress Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Parkside apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayview CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,381
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
117 LoftsStudio with LoftStudio,1BA$1,554

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Parkside, ME

As of March 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Parkside area is the $2.52 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Parkside apartment is the 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Princeton Pines starting at $2,793 with a $2.54 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Parkside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
Princeton Pines3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$2.54
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Summit Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.50
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
Latitude at South PortlandA41BR,1BA$3.29
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.14
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.19
Bayview CourtStudioStudio ,1BA$3.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Parkside, Portland, ME

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Parkside Neighborhood in Portland, ME

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

86 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

52 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Parkside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Parkside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Parkside is at Bayview Court listed at $1,381.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Parkside Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Parkside Apartment is $1,560 at Bayview Court.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Parkside is starting from $2,000 at Back Bay Tower.

What is the most affordable Parkside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Parkside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Princeton Pines and starts from $2,793.

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