
Studio Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME (175 Rentals)


The Armature

Nightingale

645 Congress Apartments

32 State St

25 Casco St

17 Deering St

409 Cumberland Ave

17-25 Portland St
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113 Franklin Arterial

64-66 Deering St

59 Brackett St

Hobson's Landing

76 Park Ave

13 Dow St

55-57 Brackett St

160-162 Cumberland Ave

77-79 Sherman St

158 Pearl St
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203 Brackett St

22 Park Ave

100 Forest Ave

272 State St

295 Spring St

235 State St

38 Alder St

52 Myrtle St

250 High St

69 Sherman St
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287-289 State St

Midtown

37 Deering St

119 Winter St

696 Congress St

446-448 Cumberland Ave

12 Hanover St

191-193 York St

158 Danforth St

24 High St
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156 Danforth St

John W. Munger Block

40 High St

21 State St

140 Park St

27-29 State St

26 Deering St

100 Park St

153-155 York St

Harborview
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 175 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 Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the City Center area of Portland, ME is found at The Armature and is listed at 582 square feet priced from $2,425. 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 | Studio w/ Bed Nook Floor Plan A | 582 Sq Ft | $2,425 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Bailey Island | 403 Sq Ft | $2,083 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | 346 Sq Ft | $1,610 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | 333 Sq Ft | $1,500 |
Cheapest Available City Center Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit City Center of Portland, ME is the Studio Model starting from $1,500 at 645 Congress Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in City Center is currently $2,254. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | $1,500 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | $1,610 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | $1,990 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan B | $2,002 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Studio City Center Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in City Center with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in City Center is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is the average rent for a Studio City Center Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in City Center is $2,254.
What is the largest available Studio City Center Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in City Center is a 582 square feet unit starting from $2,425 at The Armature.
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