
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME (214 Rentals)


The Armature

The Casco

Nightingale

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11 Shepley St

117 Lofts

The Linden

Island View

Princeton on Back Cove

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31 Deering St

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161 Pearl St, Unit 1

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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1

537 Congress St

19 Crescent St, Unit 4

256 Vaughan St

70 Quebec St
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14 Boynton St

60 Parris St

25 High St

Bay House North Building Retail

Thomas Edwards House

Old Port Arms

West End Place

91 State St

64 Montreal St

26 Dow St
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212-214 High St

743 Congress St

28-30 Cushman St

10 Exchange St

241 High St

210 Valley St

14 Boynton St

8 Alder St

77-79 Congress St

271 Spring St
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60 Sherman St

119 Pine St

The Bay House

514 Deering Ave

55 Atlantic St

125 Grant St

82 Winter St

35 Burnham St

367 Cumberland Ave

112 Park St
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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 | $2,252 | $1,556 | $2,585 |
Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,326 | $3,675 |
| Downtown Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,179 | $1,683 | $3,325 |
| Downtown Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,674 | $1,937 | $4,500 |
| Downtown Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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There are currently 214 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 701 square feet priced from $2,907. 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 Floor Plan A | 701 Sq Ft | $2,907 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 696 Sq Ft | $1,520 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Great Diamond Island - Type A | 586 Sq Ft | $2,414 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 445 Sq Ft | $1,825 |
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 $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Portland is currently $2,387. 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 | $1,520 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | $1,825 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Great Diamond Island - Type A | $2,414 |
| The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan A | $2,907 |
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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 $1,520.
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 $2,387.
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