Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME (535 Rentals)

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

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Base Rent$1,850 - $2,500

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
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

33 Atlantic St, Unit 3

33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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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 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

Total Monthly Price

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 3

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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Portland House
Studio Apartments

Portland House

340 Eastern PromenadePortland, ME 04101

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Portland, Portland, ME

Ranked #9

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in areas across the United States including Downtown Portland, Portland, and the greater Portland area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with little ones? Amongst all of the communities in Portland, this area is one of the best submarkets for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly ratings are based on community features and environments that help parents and children to thrive. This includes features like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and more.

Pet Friendly Rating

This area is one of the A-list communities for families with pets, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Portland

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

As of today, September 09, 2026, there are currently 535 available Downtown Portland apartments priced from $1,326 to $4,730, with an average monthly rent of $2,391.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Portland?

There are currently 289 Studio Apartments in Downtown Portland with rent ranges from $1,500 to $2,904 with an average price of $2,201.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Portland ranges from $1,326 to $3,220 with an average monthly rent of $2,338.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portland cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Portland range from $1,666 to $4,730. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,857.

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