Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME (520 Rentals)

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

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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79 Bramhall St, Unit 2H
$2,062
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$2,062
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79 Bramhall St, Unit 2H

79 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102
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111 Grant St., Unit #2
$2,624
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$2,624
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

111 Grant St., Unit #2

111 Grant St.Portland, ME 04101
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33 Atlantic St
$2,400
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$2,400
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33 Atlantic St

33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000
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$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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127 Emery St
$1,150
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$1,150
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127 Emery St

127 Emery StPortland, ME 04102
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Master your search for the perfect apartment. Location is everything. Discover how to leverage community insights, public data, and personal visits to make a fully informed decision about where to rent.

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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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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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Hobson's Landing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hobson's Landing

383 Commercial StPortland, ME 04101
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51 High St
Studio Apartments

51 High St

51 High StPortland, ME 04101
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21 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

21 Chestnut St

21 Chestnut StPortland, ME 04101
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25 Casco St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Casco St

25 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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48 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

48 High St

48 High StPortland, ME 04101
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24 High St
Studio Apartments

24 High St

24 High StPortland, ME 04101
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92 Danforth St
Studio Apartments

92 Danforth St

92 Danforth StPortland, ME 04101

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Portland, Portland, ME

Ranked #8

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

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4.0
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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, July 26, 2026, there are currently 520 available Downtown Portland apartments priced from $1,150 to $4,500, with an average monthly rent of $2,320.

How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Portland?

There are currently 290 Studio Apartments in Downtown Portland with rent ranges from $1,556 to $2,627 with an average price of $2,238.

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 $3,605 with an average monthly rent of $2,428.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.