
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (59 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Armature

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11 Shepley St

Nightingale

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

Munjoy South Townhouses

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31 Deering St
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64 Grant St, Unit 1, Unit 1

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10 Pine St

325 Spring St, Unit 2, Unit 2

88 Park St, Unit 32, Unit 32

31 Wilson St

727 Congress St

Thomas Edwards House

25 High St

Old Port Arms

West End Place
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246 Eastern Promenade

40 Free St

Erlang

312 Congress St

Parkside Portland Apartments

113 Newbury St

251-255 Danforth St

20 Melbourne St

Trelawny Building

Burnham Parkside Apartments
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The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Spring Street Apartments

Shepley Apartments

89 Anderson

Phoenix Flats

553 Cumberland Ave

59 State St

229 Congress St

Northgate Apartments

690 Congress St

53 Danforth Street

Munjoy Commons

Baxter Place

15 Bramhall St

Park, Cumberland & Woodford

Eastern Prom

122-124 Park Ave

Copeley Apartments
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 | $2,239 | $1,500 | $2,585 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,491 | $1,600 | $3,695 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,568 | $2,175 | $3,500 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,037 | $2,600 | $3,400 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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There are currently 59 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 $2,100 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 | $2,100 |
| 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 | $2,002 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown of Downtown is the Studio Model at 645 Congress Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,500. The second cheapest Downtown Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Studio unit at 117 Lofts starting at $1,610. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | $1,500 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | $1,610 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,799 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | $1,990 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan B | $2,002 |
| Summit Terrace | 2 Bed | Balcony | $2,024 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | $2,150 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Portland, ME
Ranked #11
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 $2,396.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,428 square feet unit starting from $1,834 at Munjoy South Townhouses.
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