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$1,500 - $2,230Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
645 Congress Apartments
643-649 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (26 Rentals)
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$1,610 - $1,975Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
117 Lofts
117 Preble StPortland, ME 04101
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$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St
31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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$1,799 - $3,3851 to 4 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Linden
132 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101
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$1,800
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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1
473 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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$1,8121 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 22
64 Gray St, Unit Unit 7, Unit Unit 7
64 Gray StPortland, ME 04102
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$1,850 - $2,500
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11 Shepley St
11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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$1,990 - $3,480Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Casco
201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
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$2,002 - $3,695Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Armature
52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
537 Congress St, Unit 306, Unit 306
537 Congress St
PortlandME04101
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$2,0951 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 1
2 Summer St, Unit B
2 Summer StPortland, ME 04102
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$2,100 - $3,5001 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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$2,226Studio Apartments Available Jul 5
Nightingale
144 State StPortland, ME 04101
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$2,279 - $2,4911 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 13
Hiawatha
667 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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$2,350 - $2,650
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10 Pine St
10 Pine StPortland, ME 04102
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23 Hanover St, Unit 3, Unit 3
23 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
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Danforth Heights
48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Burnham Parkside Apartments
88 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Deering Place Apartments
61 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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Spring Street Apartments
314 Spring StPortland, ME 04102
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Shepley Apartments
18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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West End Place
183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
35 State 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 | $2,254 | $1,500 | $2,585 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $1,750 | $3,695 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $2,600 | $3,400 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $3,384 | $3,384 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,500. 117 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,610. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan B | Studio,1BA | $2,002 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, ME
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 23 Hanover St Model at 23 Hanover St, Unit 3 starting at $2,400 with a $3.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| 23 Hanover St, Unit 3 | 23 Hanover St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| 473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1 | 473 Cumberland Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.57 |
| 126 Spring St, Unit Unit 2 | 126 Spring St | 1BR,1BA | $2.85 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio ,1BA | $5.60 |
| 31 Deering St | 31 Deering St | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,799 at The Linden.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $2,150 at Back Bay Tower.
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