$1,250 - 2nd floor small, efficient 1-bedroom in an 18-unit former motel converted to apartments. Prime Main Street location near I-295, the Maine Mall, and plenty of shops, restaurants, and coffee spots. Just 1012 minutes to Downtown Portland and 1520 minutes to Old Orchard Beach.
Rent Includes:
All utilities, including Electricity, Heat & Hot Water, Gas Stove, Cold Water & Sewer
Tenant Pays:
Cable/Internet (optional)
Additional Features:
Coin-op laundry machines on-site
Yard and snow care
Private trash services with a dumpster on-site
One off-street parking spot located next to the building
Pets friendly unit $30/month per cat or $50/month per dog (size & breed restrictions apply. Max 2 pets)
Lease Terms:
Security deposit equal to one month's rent due at rental offer acceptance
First month's rent due at lease start (prorated if not moving in on the 1st)
1-Year lease term
Renter's insurance required throughout tenancy
Showings are available by appointment only MondayFriday for qualified and approved applicants who have submitted a complete rental application. The unit must be viewed in person or by proxy prior to an offer being made.
How to Apply:
Click "APPLY NOW" on the listing to submit your electronic application. Each person 18+ who will live in the unit must complete a separate application and upload:
Proof of income
Photo ID
Pet photos & current vaccination records (if applicable)
Application Fee: $50 per applicant, invoiced separately via Square (non-refundable).
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum 2 years of positive rental history
Credit score of 680+
No criminal history or bankruptcy
Monthly income at least 2.5x the rent (e.g., $1,250 rent $3,125 monthly income)
Apartment for rent
$1,250/moFees may apply
853 Main St, APT 17, South Portland, ME 04106
1beds
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Cold Water, Sewer
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Details
- Building name: Tilton Apartments
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Portland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,250 |
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| 8/17/2026 | Listing removed | $1,250 |
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| 8/13/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,250 |
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| 8/5/2026 | Listing removed | $1,250 |
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| 7/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,250+51.5% |
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| 6/12/2020 | Listing removed | $825 |
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| 5/28/2020 | Listed for rent | $825 |
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Neighborhood: 04106
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Waldo T Skillin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.9 mi
- NASouth Portland Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1 mi
- 6/10South Portland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi







