
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME (42 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the City Center area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Casco

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11 Shepley St

Nightingale

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

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31 Deering St

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482 Congress St
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37 Tate St, Unit 1, Unit 1

325 Spring St, Unit 2, Unit 2

180 High St, Unit 10, Unit 10

164 Pearl St, Unit 164 Pearl, A, Unit 164 Pearl, A

Thomas Edwards House

25 High St

Old Port Arms

West End Place

251-255 Danforth St

312 Congress St
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40 Free St

Erlang

Trelawny Building

Burnham Parkside Apartments

The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

Spring Street Apartments

Shepley Apartments

Casco Terrace

The Ambassador
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53 Danforth Street

59 State St

Baxter Place

Walker Terrace

Northgate Apartments

229 Congress St

Pearl Place II

Copeley Apartments

Park, Cumberland & Woodford

Phoenix Flats

690 Congress St
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 | $2,204 | $1,500 | $2,585 |
| City Center 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,511 | $1,520 | $3,695 |
| City Center 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
| City Center 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,000 | $2,600 | $3,400 |
| City Center 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,675 | $3,675 | $3,675 |
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There are currently 42 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 $2,100 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 11 Shepley St scores the second highest with a 3.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Tower | 4/4 | West Bayside | $2,100 |
| 11 Shepley St | 3.8/4 | City Center | $1,850 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 3.6/4 | City Center | $1,500 |
| The Armature | 3.2/4 | West Bayside | $2,062 |
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 Model at 645 Congress Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,500. The second cheapest City Center Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at 117 Lofts starting at $1,610. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly City Center apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | $1,500 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | $1,610 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,799 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Bailey Island | $1,970 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | $2,062 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha Studio Plan C | $2,098 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | $2,150 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Elizabeth P. Dealey (Workforce Ho... | $2,240 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCity Center, Portland, ME
Ranked #11
Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,500.
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 $2,423.
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 1,270 square feet unit starting from $3,495 at 482 Congress St.
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