
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (63 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


The Armature

The Casco

Nightingale

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11 Shepley St

117 Lofts

46 Market St

The Linden

Thomas Edwards House

Hiawatha
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645 Congress Apartments

15 Brown St, Unit 203

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96 North St, Unit First Floor

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760 Congress St

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31 Deering St

602 Congress St

46 Turner St, Unit 2

58 Portland St

209 Vaughan St

25 High St
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Old Port Arms

West End Place

113 Newbury St

20 Melbourne St

251-255 Danforth St

531-535 Cumberland

312 Congress St

Parkside Portland Apartments

246 Eastern Promenade

40 Free St
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Trelawny Building

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The Metropolitan

Deering Place Apartments

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Spring Street Apartments

Shepley Apartments

89 Anderson

Munjoy South Townhouses
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Phoenix Flats

229 Congress St

553 Cumberland Ave

59 State St

Northgate Apartments

690 Congress St

Casco Terrace

Munjoy Commons

Baxter Place

15 Bramhall 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 | $1,500 | $2,904 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,303 | $1,500 | $3,126 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,633 | $1,750 | $4,730 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,926 | $2,460 | $3,800 |
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There are currently 63 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 $2,300 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 | $2,300 |
| 11 Shepley St | 3.8/4 | City Center | $1,850 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 3.6/4 | City Center | $1,500 |
| Thomas Edwards House | 3.4/4 | West End | $2,500 |
| The Armature | 3/4 | West Bayside | $1,925 |
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 1Bedroom 1 Bed unit at 11 Shepley St starting at $1,850. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,520 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | $1,865 |
| The Armature | Studio - Workforce Housing | $1,925 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | $1,965 |
| Summit Terrace | 2 Bed | Balcony | $2,081 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | $2,099 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Margaret Higgins Sanger | $2,252 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | $2,273 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Portland, ME
Ranked #9
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 $2,421.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 1,280 square feet unit starting from $2,300 at Back Bay Tower.
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