
Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (488 Rentals)


The Casco

The Armature

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11 Shepley St

Nightingale

117 Lofts

The Linden

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

Munjoy South Townhouses
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31 Deering St

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10 Pine St, Unit Stunning, Unit Stunning

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23 Hanover St, Unit 3, Unit 3

29 Turner St, Unit Unit 3, Unit Unit 3

64 Gray St, Unit Unit 7, Unit Unit 7

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282 Brackett Street, Unit 2, Unit 2

8 Quebec St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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126 Spring St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

10 Exchange St, Unit 301, Unit 301
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99 Silver St, Unit 3-3, Unit 3-3

537 Congress St, Unit 306, Unit 306

241 Cumberland Ave, Unit Sunny Downtown Furnished, Unit Sunny Downtown Furnished

88 Park St, Unit 32, Unit 32

180 High St, Unit 10, Unit 10

325 Spring St, Unit 2, Unit 2

2 Summer St, Unit B

130 Neal St

256 Vaughan St

31 Wilson St
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606 Chandlers Wharf

35 State St

322 Spring St

Summit Terrace

18 Ocean St, Unit 75, Unit 75

Thomas Edwards House

25 High St

Twenty Thames

Bay House North Building Retail

Old Port Square

10 Exchange St

Old Port Arms

40 Free St

46 Market St

35 Pleasant St

341-345 Fore St

490 Congress St

Hobson's Landing

21 Chestnut St

51 High St
Downtown, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,254 | $1,500 | $2,585 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,495 | $1,565 | $3,695 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,506 | $1,800 | $3,500 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $2,600 | $3,400 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $2,836 | $3,384 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Portland, ME
Ranked #18
Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?
There are currently 272 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $1,500 to $2,585 with an average price of $2,254.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown ranges from $1,565 to $3,695 with an average monthly rent of $2,495.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,800 to $3,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,506.
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