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

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11 Shepley St
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$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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$1,750 - $2,000

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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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10 Pine St
$2,350 - $2,650
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available May 26

10 Pine St

10 Pine StPortland, ME 04102
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property at 88 Park St

$3,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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88 Park St, Unit 32, Unit 32

88 Park St
PortlandME04101

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property at 99 Silver St

$4,500

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

99 Silver St
PortlandME04101
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25 High St
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25 High St

25 High 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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West End Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

West End Place

183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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91 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

91 State St

91 State StPortland, ME 04101
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64 Montreal St
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64 Montreal St

64 Montreal StPortland, ME 04101
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26 Dow St
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26 Dow St

26 Dow StPortland, ME 04102
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125 Grant St
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125 Grant St

125 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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82 Winter St
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82 Winter St

82 Winter StPortland, ME 04102
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35 Burnham St
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35 Burnham St

35 Burnham StPortland, ME 04102
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271 Spring St
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271 Spring St

271 Spring StPortland, ME 04102
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60 Sherman St
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60 Sherman St

60 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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119 Pine St
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119 Pine St

119 Pine StPortland, ME 04102

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The Bay House
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Bay House

15 Middle StPortland, ME 04101
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514 Deering Ave
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514 Deering Ave

514 Deering AvePortland, ME 04103
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55 Atlantic St
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55 Atlantic St

55 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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28-30 Cushman St
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28-30 Cushman St

28-30 Cushman StPortland, ME 04102
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10 Exchange St
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10 Exchange St

10 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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241 High St
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241 High St

241 High StPortland, ME 04101
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212-214 High St
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212-214 High St

212-214 High StPortland, ME 04101
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743 Congress St
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743 Congress St

743 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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210 Valley St
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210 Valley St

210 Valley StPortland, ME 04102
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36-38 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

36-38 State St

36-38 State StPortland, ME 04101

Downtown Portland, Portland, ME Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Armature1BD + Office Floor Plan C961 Sq Ft$3,695
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A582 Sq Ft$2,130
The CascoThe Casco - Cushing Island544 Sq Ft$2,520
11 Shepley St1Bedroom500 Sq Ft$1,850
The LindenOne Bedroom473 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
The LindenStudio/Efficiency$1,799
11 Shepley St1Bedroom$1,850
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A$2,130
The CascoThe Casco - Clapboard Island$2,485

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Downtown Portland, Portland, ME

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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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