
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME (206 Rentals)


The Armature

The Casco

11 Shepley St

Nightingale

The Linden

117 Lofts

Island View Apartments

Princeton on Back Cove

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals
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Munjoy South Townhouses

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

29 Turner St, Unit Unit 3

11 Locust St, Unit G

31 State St, Unit B

10 Gilman St, Unit 2

482 Congress St, Unit 305

241 Spring St, Unit 1F

147 Pearl St, Unit 7
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360 Cumberland Ave

25 High St

Bay House North Building Retail

25 High St

Old Port Arms

West End Place

91 State St

64 Montreal St

26 Dow St

Thomas Heights
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55 Grant St

28-30 Cushman St

241 High St

212-214 High St

125 Grant St

82 Winter St

35 Burnham St

367 Cumberland Ave

36-38 State St

46-48 Deering Ave

210 Valley St

14 Boynton St

8 Alder St

112 Park St

40 Free St

269 Vaughan St

75 Sherman St

528 Cumberland Ave

77-79 Congress St

271 Spring St
Downtown Portland, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Portland Studio Apartments | $2,112 | $1,200 | $2,650 |
Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,318 | $1,450 | $3,695 |
| Downtown Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,862 | $1,793 | $4,995 |
| Downtown Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $1,200 | $4,500 |
| Downtown Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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There are currently 206 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Largest Available Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Portland area of Portland, ME is found at The Armature and is listed at 878 square feet priced from $2,650. 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 | 1BD + Office Floor Plan B | 878 Sq Ft | $2,650 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Square, Unit 504 | 716 Sq Ft | $2,560 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 713 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Anne Casey | 620 Sq Ft | $2,712 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 430 Sq Ft | $1,842 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Portland of Portland, ME is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,375 at 645 Congress Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Portland is currently $2,318. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,375 |
| 117 Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $1,775 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,795 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan E | $2,169 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan E | $2,231 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown Portland with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown Portland is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,375.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portland is $2,318.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Portland is a 878 square feet unit starting from $2,650 at The Armature.
What is the average size for Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Portland is currently 610 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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