
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME (62 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Portland area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Armature

The Casco

Nightingale

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11 Shepley St

Island View

Princeton on Back Cove

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals
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Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

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27 Frederic St, Unit 27B

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111 Grant St., Unit #2

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31 Deering St

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12 Boynton Street, Unit Apt 3

27 Frederic St, Unit B

Thomas Edwards House

25 High St

Portland House
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Old Port Arms

West End Place

Parkside Portland Apartments

113 Newbury St

246 Eastern Promenade

Erlang

40 Free St

251-255 Danforth St

20 Melbourne St

250-252 Park Ave
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312 Congress St

246-248 Park Ave

Trelawny Building

Burnham Parkside Apartments

The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Spring Street Apartments

Shepley Apartments

Munjoy South Townhouses
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89 Anderson

Rumery Lofts

59 State St

Copeley Apartments

Casco Terrace

53 Danforth Street

Munjoy Commons

165 Woodford St

229 Congress St

Northgate Apartments
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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 | $2,248 | $1,556 | $2,585 |
| Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,437 | $1,326 | $3,622 |
| Downtown Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,241 | $1,666 | $4,113 |
| Downtown Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $1,937 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 62 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 $1,757 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 | $1,757 |
| 11 Shepley St | 3.8/4 | City Center | $1,850 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 3.6/4 | City Center | $1,500 |
| The Armature | 3.2/4 | West Bayside | $2,029 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 3/4 | Libbytown | $1,875 |
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 50 Monument Unit 306 Model at JM Real Estate Portland Rentals, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,875. The second cheapest Downtown Portland Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom 1 Bed unit at The Linden starting at $1,900. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Portland apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | $1,875 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | $1,900 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | $2,029 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Bay | $2,066 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Marla Salmon | $2,331 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 2 Bath | $2,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Portland, Portland, ME
Ranked #10
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 $2,363.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Portland is a 1,936 square feet unit starting from $1,625 at Island View.
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