
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME (66 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Portland area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Casco

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11 Shepley St

Nightingale

Island View

Princeton on Back Cove

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals

Hiawatha
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Munjoy South Townhouses

645 Congress Apartments

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482 Congress St, Unit 208

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64 Grant St, Unit 1

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31 Deering St

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10 Pine St

78 Mellen St, Unit 5

241 Cumberland Ave, Unit Sunny Downtown Furnished

19 Crescent St

19 Crescent St
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21 Chestnut St

Thomas Edwards House

25 High St

Portland House

Old Port Arms

West End Place

40 Free St

113 Newbury St

251-255 Danforth St
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246-248 Park Ave

312 Congress St

20 Melbourne St

250-252 Park Ave

Erlang

Parkside Portland Apartments

246 Eastern Promenade

Trelawny Building

Burnham Parkside Apartments

The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Spring Street Apartments

Shepley Apartments

89 Anderson

Rumery Lofts

59 State St

Copeley Apartments

Park, Cumberland & Woodford

553 Cumberland Ave
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 | $2,258 | $1,556 | $2,585 |
| Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,462 | $1,326 | $3,575 |
| Downtown Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,082 | $1,683 | $2,995 |
| Downtown Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,937 | $3,617 |
| Downtown Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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There are currently 66 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Portland Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Portland area of Portland, ME that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Back Bay Tower with prices starting from $2,400 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. 11 Shepley St scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,850. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Tower | 4/4 | West Bayside | $2,400 |
| 11 Shepley St | 3.8/4 | City Center | $1,850 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 3.6/4 | City Center | $1,500 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 3.2/4 | Libbytown | $1,999 |
| The Armature | 3.2/4 | West Bayside | $2,029 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Portland
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Portland of Downtown Portland is the 1 Bedroom Model at 645 Congress Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,520. The second cheapest Downtown Portland Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at 117 Lofts starting at $1,765. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Portland apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,520 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | $1,765 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,799 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | $1,999 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | $2,029 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | $2,251 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Maud Booth | $2,403 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Portland, Portland, ME
Ranked #9
Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Portland?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Portland is at Princeton on Back Cove listed at $1,326.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Portland Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Portland is $2,398.
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