1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (201 Rentals)

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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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$1,850 - $2,500

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

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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$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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$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
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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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41 Mayo St
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41 Mayo St

41 Mayo 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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Old Port Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Square

45 Union StreetPortland, ME 04101
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48 High St
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48 High St

48 High 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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68 Deering St
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68 Deering St

68 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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89 Spruce St
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89 Spruce St

89 Spruce StPortland, ME 04102
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241 High St
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241 High St

241 High StPortland, ME 04101
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261 State St
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261 State St

261 State StPortland, ME 04101
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113 Newbury St
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113 Newbury St

113 Newbury StPortland, ME 04101
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861 Congress St
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861 Congress St

861 Congress StPortland, ME 04102

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490 Congress St
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490 Congress St

490 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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80 Wilson St
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80 Wilson St

80 Wilson 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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8-10 Sherman St
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8-10 Sherman St

8-10 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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10 Exchange St
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10 Exchange St

10 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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208-210 High St
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208-210 High St

208-210 High StPortland, ME 04101
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91 State St
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91 State St

91 State StPortland, ME 04101
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92 Clark St
1 Bedroom Apartments

92 Clark St

92 Clark StPortland, ME 04102
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11-15 Hanover St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11-15 Hanover St

11-15 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101

Downtown, Portland, ME Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown 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
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom626 Sq Ft$1,520
The CascoThe Casco - Matinicus Island619 Sq Ft$3,200
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan B615 Sq Ft$2,303
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A582 Sq Ft$2,130
117 Lofts1 Bedroom525 Sq Ft$1,795
Old Port Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath500 Sq Ft$1,495
The LindenOne Bedroom445 Sq Ft$2,035

Cheapest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown 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 is currently $2,508. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom$1,520
11 Shepley St1Bedroom$1,850
The LindenOne Bedroom$1,902
117 Lofts1 Bedroom$1,975
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A$2,130
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan B$2,303
The CascoThe Casco - Clapboard Island$2,485

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Downtown, Portland, ME

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Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Downtown is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,520.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $2,508.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 961 square feet unit starting from $3,695 at The Armature.

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