Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME (308 Rentals)

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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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$2,400

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$2,400
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25 High St, Unit 506

25 High St
PortlandME04101
property at 387 Commercial St

$4,500

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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387 Commercial St, Unit #535

387 Commercial St
PortlandME04101
property at 1 City Center

$2,411

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1 City Center

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25 High St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

25 High St

25 High StPortland, ME 04101
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585 Congress St
1 Bedroom Apartments

585 Congress St

585 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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35 Pleasant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Pleasant St

35 Pleasant StPortland, ME 04101
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490 Congress St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

490 Congress St

490 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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120 Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Spring St

120 Spring StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Street Housing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepley Street Housing

15 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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25 Casco St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Casco St

25 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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78 High St
Studio Apartments

78 High St

78 High StPortland, ME 04101
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Erlang
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Erlang

45 Forest AvePortland, ME 04101

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126 Spring St
2 Bedroom Apartments

126 Spring St

126 Spring StPortland, ME 04101
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40 Free St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Free St

40 Free StPortland, ME 04101
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51 High St
Studio Apartments

51 High St

51 High StPortland, ME 04101
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85 Park St
Studio Apartments

85 Park St

85 Park StPortland, ME 04101
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1-3 Deering St
Studio Apartments

1-3 Deering St

1-3 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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5-7 Deering St
Studio Apartments

5-7 Deering St

5-7 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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114 Park St
Studio Apartments

114 Park St

114 Park StPortland, ME 04101
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92 Danforth St
Studio Apartments

92 Danforth St

92 Danforth StPortland, ME 04101
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112 Park St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

112 Park St

112 Park StPortland, ME 04101

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100 Park St
Studio Apartments

100 Park St

100 Park StPortland, ME 04101
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8 Alder St
1 Bedroom Apartments

8 Alder St

8 Alder StPortland, ME 04101
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192 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

192 High St

192 High StPortland, ME 04101
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9 Deering St
Studio Apartments

9 Deering St

9 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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12 Hanover St
Studio Apartments

12 Hanover St

12 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101

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City Center, Portland, ME Local Guide

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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City Center, Portland, ME

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Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about City Center

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the City Center area of Portland, ME?

As of today, August 21, 2026, there are currently 308 available City Center apartments priced from $1,635 to $4,730, with an average monthly rent of $2,429.

How much are Studio apartments in City Center?

There are currently 176 Studio Apartments in City Center with rent ranges from $1,635 to $2,627 with an average price of $2,160.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom City Center Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in City Center ranges from $1,750 to $3,251 with an average monthly rent of $2,467.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.