Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (10 Rentals)

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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Downtown Portland, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Portland area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at The Casco priced from $1,951. 645 Congress Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,162. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio,1BA$1,951
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,162
The ArmatureJR 1BR Floor Plan C1BR,1BA$2,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portland, ME

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portland area is the $2.19 price per square foot 9 Grasmere Rd Model at 9 Grasmere Rd, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,630. The second greatest value Downtown Portland apartment is the 91 Gray St Model at 91 Gray St, Unit 1 starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
9 Grasmere Rd, Unit 19 Grasmere Rd2BR,1BA$2.19
91 Gray St, Unit 191 Gray St2BR,1BA$2.64
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.76
The ArmatureJR 1BR Floor Plan C1BR,1BA$4.37
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio ,1BA$5.53

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Downtown Portland, Portland, ME

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Portland, Maine. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Portland is at The Casco listed at $1,951.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment is $2,162 at 645 Congress Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portland is starting from $2,577 at The Linden.

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