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  1. Front Entrance - 39 Villa Rd
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $985
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$985
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$985

    39 Villa Rd

    39 Villa Rd, Westbrook, ME 04092
  10. Building Photo - 282 Brackett Street
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,600

    282 Brackett Street Unit 2

    282 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102
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  13. Building Photo - 9 Cornell St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,650
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,650

    9 Cornell St Unit 9B Cornell st

    9 Cornell St, Portland, ME 04103
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  14. Building Photo - 395 Saint John St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    395 Saint John St Unit Upstairs

    395 Saint John St, Portland, ME 04102
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  17. Building Photo - 58 Portland St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    58 Portland St Unit 3

    58 Portland St, Portland, ME 04101
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  18. Building Photo - 473 Cumberland Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    473 Cumberland Ave Unit 1

    473 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
  20. Building Photo - 11 Shepley St
    1 BED
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850 - $2,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,500

    11 Shepley St

    11 Shepley St, Portland, ME 04101
    (207) 560-1984
  21. Building Photo - 760 Congress St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    760 Congress St Unit 3

    760 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
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  24. Front of House - 175 Woodlawn Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    175 Woodlawn Ave

    175 Woodlawn Ave, Portland, ME 04103
  26. Building Photo - 164 Veranda St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,975
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,975 - $2,350
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,975 - $2,350

    164 Veranda St

    164 Veranda St, Portland, ME 04103
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  29. Building Photo - 91 Forest Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    91 Forest Ave Unit #3

    91 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101
  32. Building Photo - 64 Gray St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,069
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,069
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,069

    64 Gray St Unit 3

    64 Gray St, Portland, ME 04102
  33. Building Photo - 29 Turner St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,086
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,086
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,086

    29 Turner St Unit 3

    29 Turner St, Portland, ME 04101
  34. Building Photo - 537 Congress St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,091
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,091
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,091

    537 Congress St Unit 306

    537 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
  35. STUDIO
    $2,098+
    1 BED
    $2,303+

    Hiawatha

    667 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
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Portland, ME Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Portland, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Portland.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 79 cheap apartments available in Portland Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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