Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (493 Rentals)

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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500

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Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,500
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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000

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Base Rent$1,750 - $2,000
Total Monthly Price$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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33 Atlantic St, Unit 3
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
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33 Atlantic St, Unit 3

33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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91 Emery St, Unit 3
$1,500

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Base Rent$1,500
Total Monthly Price$1,500
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91 Emery St, Unit 3

91 Emery StPortland, ME 04102
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property at 387 Commercial St
$4,500

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Base Rent$4,500
Total Monthly Price$4,500
2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent
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387 Commercial St, Unit #535

387 Commercial St
PortlandME04101
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property at 25 High St
$2,400

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Base Rent$2,400
Total Monthly Price$2,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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25 High St, Unit 506

25 High St
PortlandME04101
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property at 602 Congress St
$1,850 - $2,375

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,375
Total Monthly Price$1,850 - $2,375
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
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602 Congress St

PortlandME04101
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property at 48 State St
$2,070

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Base Rent$2,070
Total Monthly Price$2,070
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 1
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48 State St, Unit 21

48 State St
PortlandME04101
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property at 280 State St
$1,630

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Base Rent$1,630
Total Monthly Price$1,630
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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280 State St, Unit 2

280 State St
PortlandME04101
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property at 46 Turner St
$3,659

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Base Rent$3,659
Total Monthly Price$3,659
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Nov 2
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46 Turner St, Unit 2

46 Turner St
PortlandME04101
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property at 175 Pine St
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700
Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Sep 14
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175 Pine St, Unit 2-H

175 Pine St
PortlandME04102
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property at 12 O'Brion St
$2,100 - $2,500
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Oct 10

12 O'Brion St

PortlandME04101

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25 High St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

25 High St

25 High StPortland, ME 04101
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Twenty Thames
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty Thames

166 Fore StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Square

45 Union StreetPortland, ME 04101
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10 Exchange St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Exchange St

10 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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40 Free St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

40 Free St

40 Free StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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35 Pleasant St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Pleasant St

35 Pleasant StPortland, ME 04101
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341-345 Fore St
Studio Apartments

341-345 Fore St

341-345 Fore StPortland, ME 04101
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490 Congress St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

490 Congress St

490 Congress StPortland, ME 04101

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Downtown, Portland, ME Local Guide

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Downtown, Portland, ME

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Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What is the current pricing and availability for apartments for rent in the Downtown area of Portland, ME?

As of today, September 10, 2026, there are currently 493 available Downtown apartments priced from $1,500 to $4,730, with an average monthly rent of $2,400.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown?

There are currently 271 Studio Apartments in Downtown with rent ranges from $1,500 to $2,904 with an average price of $2,196.

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 $1,500 to $3,220 with an average monthly rent of $2,367.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown range from $1,750 to $4,730. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,685.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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