
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME (213 Rentals)


The Casco

The Armature

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11 Shepley St

The Linden

Island View

Princeton on Back Cove

Hiawatha

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Munjoy South Townhouses

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31 Deering St

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10 Pine St

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

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126 Spring St, Unit Unit 2, Unit Unit 2

537 Congress St, Unit 306, Unit 306

88 Park St, Unit 32, Unit 32
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241 Cumberland Ave, Unit Sunny Downtown Furnished, Unit Sunny Downtown Furnished

99 Silver St, Unit 3-3, Unit 3-3

2 Summer St, Unit B

130 Neal St

256 Vaughan St

Bay House North Building Retail

25 High St

Thomas Edwards House

Old Port Arms

West End Place
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91 State St

64 Montreal St

26 Dow St

125 Grant St

82 Winter St

35 Burnham St

367 Cumberland Ave

271 Spring St

60 Sherman St

119 Pine St
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The Bay House

514 Deering Ave

55 Atlantic St

28-30 Cushman St

10 Exchange St

241 High St

212-214 High St

743 Congress St

210 Valley St

36-38 State 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 | $2,247 | $1,500 | $2,585 |
Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,446 | $1,326 | $3,695 |
| Downtown Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,289 | $1,683 | $3,500 |
| Downtown Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,581 | $1,937 | $3,400 |
| Downtown Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,110 | $2,836 | $3,384 |
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There are currently 213 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 961 square feet priced from $3,695. 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 C | 961 Sq Ft | $3,695 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan A | 582 Sq Ft | $2,130 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Cushing Island | 544 Sq Ft | $2,520 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | 500 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 473 Sq Ft | $1,902 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Portland of Portland, ME is the Studio/Efficiency Model starting from $1,799 at The Linden. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Portland is currently $2,446. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,799 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan A | $2,130 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Clapboard Island | $2,485 |
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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 The Linden listed at $1,799.
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 $2,446.
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 961 square feet unit starting from $3,695 at The Armature.
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