Cheap Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME from $800 (20 Rentals)

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West End Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

586 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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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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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

South Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in South Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at Bayview Court in the North Deering neighborhood priced from $1,381. 645 Congress Apartments in the Downtown Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable South Portland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayview CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,381
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
117 LoftsStudio with LoftStudio,1BA$1,554
The Lofts @ 225StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$1,705

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Portland, ME

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Portland area is the $2.29 price per square foot 482 Congress St Model at 482 Congress St, Unit 306 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,912. The second greatest value South Portland apartment is the 16 Alba Street Model at 16 Alba Street, Unit 16 starting at $2,250 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Oakdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
482 Congress St, Unit 306482 Congress St1BR,2BA$2.29
16 Alba Street, Unit 1616 Alba Street3BR,1BA$1.80
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
333 Preble St, Unit 301333 Preble St3BR,1BA$2.60
Island View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Summit Terrace2BR Balcony2BR,1BA$2.11
Waterside Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside2BR,1BA$2.53
Carrier Woods Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier2BR,1BA$2.60
43 Saco St43 Saco St2BR,1BA$2.06
29 Turner St, Unit 229 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.21

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Getting Around South Portland, ME

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50 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

60 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Portland?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Portland Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Portland is starting from $1,705 at Redbank Village.

What is the most affordable South Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Commons and starts from $2,884.

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