
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME (140 Rentals)


The Armature

The Casco

Nightingale

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11 Shepley St

117 Lofts

The Linden

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

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31 Deering St
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161 Pearl St, Unit 1

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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1

537 Congress St

60 Parris St

25 High St

Thomas Edwards House

Old Port Arms

West End Place

28-30 Cushman St

75 Sherman St
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26 Dow St

261 State St

271 Spring St

56 Sherman St

Daymark Condos

367 Cumberland Ave

149-151 Cumberland Ave

North School Apartments

41 Mayo St

212-214 High St
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Charles Tobin House

82 Winter St

361 Cumberland Ave

471 Cumberland Ave

263 Cumberland Ave

503 Cumberland Ave

203 Brackett St

100 Forest Ave

Winter Landing

289-291 Cumberland Ave
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237 High St

699 Congress St

208-210 High St

22-24 Sherman St

11 Sherman St

8 Alder St

243-245 High St

241 High St

Parris Terraces

727 Congress St
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City Center, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in City Center?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Studio Apartments | $2,260 | $1,556 | $2,585 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,451 | $1,675 | $3,675 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $2,175 | $2,846 |
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There are currently 140 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Largest Available City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the City Center area of Portland, ME is found at The Armature and is listed at 701 square feet priced from $2,907. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan A | 701 Sq Ft | $2,907 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 696 Sq Ft | $1,520 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Great Diamond Island - Type A | 586 Sq Ft | $2,414 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 445 Sq Ft | $1,825 |
Cheapest Available City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit City Center of Portland, ME is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in City Center is currently $2,451. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,520 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | $1,795 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Great Diamond Island - Type A | $2,414 |
| The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan A | $2,907 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center, Portland, ME
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Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in City Center with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in City Center is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,520.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom City Center Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Center is $2,451.
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