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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME. 10 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $1,200

  • 1 bd $1,092+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    20 Gilman St, Portland, ME 04101
    Washer/Dryer • Public Transportation

Apartments Under $1,600

  • 1 bd $1,468
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    4.0 (5)
    237 Woodford St, Portland, ME 04103
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Hardwood Floors
  • 1 bd $1,495+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    3.5 (1)
    56 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
    Cat friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher
  • Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (1)
    105 Margaret Street, South Portland, ME 04106
    Pet friendly • Dishwasher • Washer/Dryer

Apartments Under $1,800

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    4.5 (15)
    10 Burnham Street, South Portland, ME 04106
    Pet friendly • Parking • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $2,000

  • 4 units available
    Studio $1,850
    1 bd $2,474
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    225 Innovation Way, Scarborough, ME 04074
    Apply online • Pet friendly • In unit laundry

Apartments Under $2,200

  • Only 1 unit left
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    Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    4.5 (5)
    53 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
5-2-city

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Portland, ME?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,550 and $1,990.

How many cheap rentals are available in Portland, ME on RentCafe?

There are 1 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Portland, ME were last updated on 3 Jul 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Portland, ME?

The average Portland, ME cheap apartment size is 637 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Portland, ME?

Cheap apartments in Portland, ME are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Portland, ME?

A cheap apartment in Portland, ME offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Portland, ME? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Portland, ME has never been easier. We feature 10 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Portland, ME average. What is a cheap rent in Portland, ME? The average apartment rent in Portland is $1,978 per month so any rental south of $1,583 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Portland, ME rents go as low as $1,092/mo.