
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (198 Rentals)


The Armature

The Casco

Nightingale

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11 Shepley St

The Linden

117 Lofts

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

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33 Atlantic St
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31 Deering St

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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1

173 Pine St, Unit 2-O

256 Vaughan St

154 Washington Ave

25 High St

Bay House North Building Retail

Thomas Edwards House

Old Port Arms

West End Place
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Harborview Apartments

289-291 Cumberland Ave

41 Mayo St

743 Congress St

Old Port Square

48 High St

26 Dow St

68 Deering St

89 Spruce St

241 High St
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76 Spruce St, Portland, ME

261 State St

113 Newbury St

861 Congress St

490 Congress St

80 Wilson St

212-214 High St

8-10 Sherman St

119 Pine St

10 Exchange St
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208-210 High St

91 State St

92 Clark St

11-15 Hanover St

28-30 Cushman St

The Bay House

312 Congress St

19 Parris St

696 Congress St

98-100 India St
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Downtown, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $2,139 | $1,363 | $2,627 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,460 | $1,750 | $3,251 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,617 | $2,120 | $4,113 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,150 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 198 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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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 746 square feet priced from $2,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan C w/ Private Patio | 746 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Chebeague Island | 698 Sq Ft | $2,743 |
| Back Bay Tower | 630 Sq Ft | $1,757 | |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 445 Sq Ft | $2,000 |
Cheapest Available Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown of Portland, ME is the One Bedroom Model starting from $2,000 at The Linden. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown is currently $2,460. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Linden | One Bedroom | $2,000 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Sebago Lake | $2,490 |
| The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan B w/ Private Balcony | $2,725 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Portland, ME
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Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 The Linden listed at $2,000.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is $2,460.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 746 square feet unit starting from $2,995 at The Armature.
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