
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (58 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Casco

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11 Shepley St

Nightingale

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

Munjoy South Townhouses

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28 North St, Unit 1
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111 Grant St., Unit #2

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31 Deering St

60 Parris St, Unit 401

19 Crescent St, Unit 1

19 Crescent St, Unit 4

Thomas Edwards House

25 High St

Old Port Arms

West End Place

246 Eastern Promenade
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40 Free St

Erlang

312 Congress St

Parkside Portland Apartments

113 Newbury St

20 Melbourne St

251-255 Danforth St

Trelawny Building

Burnham Parkside Apartments

The Metropolitan
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Deering Place Apartments

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Spring Street Apartments

Shepley Apartments

Pearl Place II

122-124 Park Ave

The Ambassador

Walker Terrace

Casco Terrace

Park, Cumberland & Woodford
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Danforth on High

Copeley Apartments

Eastern Prom

553 Cumberland Ave

59 State St

229 Congress St

Northgate Apartments

690 Congress St

89 Anderson

Phoenix Flats
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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 | $2,247 | $1,556 | $2,585 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $1,675 | $3,675 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,635 | $2,200 | $3,850 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,275 | $2,760 | $3,900 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown 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 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 |
| The Armature | 3.2/4 | West Bayside | $2,029 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown of Downtown is the 1 Bedroom Model at 645 Congress Apartments, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $1,520. The second cheapest Downtown Pet Friendly apartment is the One Bedroom 1 Bed unit at The Linden starting at $1,825. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,520 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | $1,825 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | $2,029 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove | $2,299 |
| Summit Terrace | 2 Bed | Balcony | $2,394 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Maud Booth | $2,403 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Portland, ME
Ranked #10
Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown is $2,460.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,459 square feet unit starting from $3,325 at 28 North St, Unit 1.
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