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Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME under $1500

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  • Only 3 units left
    Studio $1,041+
    1 bd $1,308+
    Base rent
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    30 Preble Street

    3.5 (38)
    30 Preble Street, Portland, ME 04101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,395+
    Base rent
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    145 Main Street

    145 Main Street, Biddeford, ME 04005
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 2 units left
    Studio $1,454+
    Base rent
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    Downtown

    638 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 5 units available
    Studio $1,488+
    1 bd $1,250+
    Base rent
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    341 Cumberland Avenue

    3.5 (19)
    341 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Dishwasher
  • Rent specials Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,000
    Base rent
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    Harbor Breeze

    123 Atlantic Blvd., Portland, ME 04101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,500
    Base rent Income restricted
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    Casco Terrace

    4.5 (2)
    41 State Street, Portland, ME 04101
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Parking
  • Studio $1,116+
    1 bd $1,434
    Base rent Income restricted
    Verified Listing

    100 Parris

    4.0 (1)
    100 Parris Street, Portland, ME 04101
    Pet friendly • High Speed Internet • Laundry Facilities
  • 1 bd $1,500
    Base rent
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    65 Riggs Street

    65 Riggs Street, Portland, ME 04102
    Dog friendly • In unit laundry • Dishwasher

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    3 bd $1,320
    Base rent
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    576-578 Washington Ave

    4.0 (2)
    576 & 578 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
    Apply online • Pet friendly • Hardwood Floors
  • Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $1,500
    Base rent
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    Cressy's Flaggy Meadow Apartments

    4.5 (8)
    229 Flaggy Meadow Rd., Gorham, ME 04038
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When were prices and availability in Portland, ME last updated?

Prices and availability in Portland, ME were last updated on 6 Oct 2026.

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What type of rental buildings are in Portland, ME?

In Portland, 53% of the residents are renting compared to 47% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Portland's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 7% are single-family rentals.

Search for apartments in Portland, ME under $1,500

There’s more than one way to spend $1,500 on rent in Portland, ME, so the first step is to start thinking about what you really want from your new home. Be mindful of what makes you tick. Look for 2 bedroom apartments for rent for less than $1,500 if you want to share your living space and don’t mind being further away from the city center. Search for 3 bedroom apartments if you’re moving in with family or planning to share part of your life and living expenses with more friends. If city bustle is what you live for, you might want to search for a studio or 1 bedroom apartment closer to the city center.

The perfect $1,500 rental near you

Don’t dismiss the idea of a studio just because it sounds small and featureless: studios come in many shapes and sizes, and it only takes a few strikes of creativity to go from drab to lively. If an all-in-one-room apartment spells total lack of privacy for you, have a look at the 1 bedroom apartments for rent in Portland, ME. Customize your search by using more RentCafe filters. Decide what amenities you can’t live without and focus your search on the apartments that offer them. Are you bringing in a pet? Narrow your options to pet-friendly apartments for rent. Want more windows so that natural light floods your home? Hardwood floors or plush carpet in the living area? There are 12 apartments for rent below $1,500 in Portland, ME for every taste. Decide what you need, stay focused, and you’re bound to find your perfect apartment in no time.