Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME (36 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the City Center area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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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 |
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City Center Studio Apartments | $2,157 | $1,402 | $2,650 |
City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,589 | $3,305 |
City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,281 | $2,100 | $4,995 |
City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,193 | $2,600 | $3,600 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Most Pet Friendly City Center Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the City Center area of Portland, ME that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Back Bay Tower with prices starting from $1,800 and a Pet Friendly score of 3.8 of 4. 11 Shepley St scores the second highest with a 3.6 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,850. Here are the most Pet Friendly City Center apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Back Bay Tower | 3.8/4 | West Bayside | $1,800 |
11 Shepley St | 3.6/4 | City Center | $1,850 |
645 Congress Apartments | 3.2/4 | City Center | $1,402 |
The Armature | 3/4 | West Bayside | $1,995 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in City Center
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the City Center of City Center is the Studio/Efficiency Model at The Linden, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,402. The second cheapest City Center Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at 645 Congress Apartments starting at $1,402. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly City Center apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,402 |
645 Congress Apartments | Studio | $1,402 |
117 Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $1,718 |
11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | $1,911 |
Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 2 Bath | $2,000 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | $2,030 |
Nightingale | Nightingale - Susie King Taylor | $2,042 |
Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan N | $2,456 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center, Portland, ME
Ranked #12
Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Portland, ME
Walk Score®
98 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
53 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in City Center?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in City Center is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,402.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly City Center Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in City Center is $2,383.
What is the largest Pet Friendly City Center Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in City Center is a 1,450 square feet unit starting from $1,995 at The Armature.
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