Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (7 Rentals)

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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101

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Waterfront, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Waterfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Waterfront area of Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Winchester Woods priced from $1,750. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,824. Here are the most affordable Waterfront apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Winchester WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,824
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio,1BA$1,951

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Waterfront, ME

As of April 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Waterfront 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 Waterfront 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 Waterfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
537 Congress St, Unit 504537 Congress St2BR,1BA$1.24
Princeton Pines3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,1.5BA$2.54
Summit Terrace2BR Balcony2BR,1BA$2.32
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
49 Quebec St, Unit 249 Quebec St2BR,1BA$2.71
129 Spring Street - Unit 1, Unit #1 129 Spring St129 Spring Street - Unit 11BR,1BA$2.33
29 Turner St, Unit 229 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.21
8 Quebec St, Unit 48 Quebec St2BR,1BA$2.77
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.73
Summit Terrace at WoodlandJunior One Bedroom Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$4.24

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Waterfront, Portland, ME

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Maine, including Portland. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Portland, ME

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

82 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Waterfront Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Waterfront?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Waterfront Apartment is $1,750 at Winchester Woods.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Waterfront is starting from $2,207 at Summit Terrace.

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