
Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME (277 Rentals)


The Casco

Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

33 Atlantic St, Unit 3

126 Spring St, Unit 2

235 Cumberland Ave

50-52 Carleton St
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46 Market St

100 Park St

21 Dow St

Erlang

47-49 Deering St

9 Deering St

528 Cumberland Ave

161 Neal St

206-208 Danforth St

123 Sherman St
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546 Cumberland Ave

60-64 Eastern Promenade

8-10 Sherman St

819 Congress St

74 Melbourne St

130 Pine St

129 Morning St

129 Grant St

218 Eastern

80 North St
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223-225 Cumberland Ave

272 State St

696 Congress St

21 Grant St

55 Sherman St

62 Waterville St

66 Sherman St

446-448 Cumberland Ave

556 Cumberland Ave

25 Grant St

277 Spring St

19 Deering St

64-66 Deering St

20 Pine St

31 Sherman St

122-124 Brackett St

137-139 Neal St

807 Congress St

131 State St

The Marlborough
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 | $2,119 | $1,200 | $2,650 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,350 | $1,450 | $3,695 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,857 | $1,800 | $4,995 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,631 | $1,200 | $3,600 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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There are currently 277 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Largest Available Downtown Studio Apartments
The largest available Studio apartment unit in the Downtown area of Portland, ME is found at The Armature and is listed at 582 square feet priced from $2,295. 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 | Studio w/ Bed Nook Floor Plan B (ADA Accessible) | 582 Sq Ft | $2,295 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Bailey Island | 403 Sq Ft | $1,960 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | 333 Sq Ft | $1,200 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Studio Apartments
Currently the lowest priced Studio apartment unit Downtown of Portland, ME is the Studio Model starting from $1,200 at 645 Congress Apartments. The average price for all Studio apartments in Downtown is currently $2,119. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | $1,200 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove Workforce | $1,947 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | $2,030 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Downtown with Studio?
Currently the most affordable Studio in Downtown is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,200.
How much is the average rent for a Studio Downtown Apartment?
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Downtown is $2,119.
What is the largest available Studio Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown is a 582 square feet unit starting from $2,295 at The Armature.
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