
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (200 Rentals)


The Casco

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11 Shepley St

Nightingale

117 Lofts

The Linden

Hiawatha

Munjoy South Townhouses

645 Congress Apartments

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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1
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29 Turner St, Unit 3

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31 Deering St

60 Parris St, Unit 401

537 Congress St

19 Crescent St, Unit 4

256 Vaughan St

60 Parris St

Bay House North Building Retail

25 High St

Thomas Edwards House
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Old Port Arms

West End Place

Harborview Apartments

289-291 Cumberland Ave

41 Mayo St

743 Congress St

Old Port Square

48 High St

26 Dow St

68 Deering St
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89 Spruce St

241 High St

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
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119 Pine St

10 Exchange St

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
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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 | $2,243 | $1,556 | $2,585 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,453 | $1,750 | $3,675 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,601 | $2,100 | $3,850 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $2,760 | $3,900 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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There are currently 200 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 701 square feet priced from $2,907. 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 A | 701 Sq Ft | $2,907 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 696 Sq Ft | $1,520 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Great Diamond Island | 586 Sq Ft | $2,414 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 430 Sq Ft | $1,850 |
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 $2,453. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,520 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | $1,850 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Sebago Lake Workforce | $2,272 |
| The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan A | $2,907 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Portland, ME
Ranked #13
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 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 $2,453.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 701 square feet unit starting from $2,907 at The Armature.
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