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537 Congress St, Unit 306
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 730 sq ft$2,091 depositAvailable NowAvailability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Photos $2,091 Available Now 306 730 $2,091 Unit 306 Gallery
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Unit 306 Amenities and Features
Features
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
Unit 306 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,091
View Details and Rent EstimateDeposit
- $2,091 deposit
Unit Description
An authentic landmark, listed on the National Register of historic places, the J.B. Brown building is located at 537 Congress Street. Built in the Queen Ann style, features include asymmetrical facade, irregular surface texture, elaborately decorated gables, and buttresses. The exterior has been renovated in the spirit of the 19th century but with sensitivity to the modern needs of today. While the building retains the essence of the past, new elevators, windows, heating, air conditioning and energy efficient heat pumps with individual controls have been installed. Over 60,000 SF of office, retail space, and residential condos, are divided on five floors. Situated in the heart of Downtown Portland and directly across from The Maine College of Art. This one-bedroom study, one bath unit has 730 square feet. The living room is finished with wood floors, high ceilings, and over-sized windows that provide fantastic sunlight into the unit. This is an open concept kitchen with granite counter tops and new appliances. Large closets and available storage room in the basement along with bicycle parking on the ground floor. Cold water/sewer included. Tenant pays for heat(gas) and electricity. Surface parking is available for an additional $135/month. Unit will be available by mid-September. Call today to schedule a showing!
Unit: 306Model: 306 - 537 Congress St$2,0911 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 730 sq ftAvailable Now![]()
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Unit: 306 - Image 10 $1,783
537 Congress St, Unit 308
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 739 sq ft$1,783 depositAvailable Jun 1Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit $1,783 June 1, 2026 308 739 $1,783 Unit 308 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
Unit 308 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,783
View Details and Rent EstimateDeposit
- $1,783 deposit
Unit: 308Model: 308 - 537 Congress St$1,7831 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 739 sq ftAvailable June 1, 2026$2,123
537 Congress St, Unit 406
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 1025 sq ft$2,123 depositAvailable Jul 10Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Photos $2,123 July 10, 2026 406 1025 $2,123 Unit 406 Gallery
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Unit 406 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
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- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
Unit 406 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,123
View Details and Rent EstimateDeposit
- $2,123 deposit
Unit: 406Model: 406 - 537 Congress St$2,1231 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 1025 sq ftAvailable July 10, 2026![]()
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Unit: 406 - Image 10 $1,732
537 Congress St, Unit 401
1 Bed, 1 Bath, 692 sq ft$1,732 depositAvailable Aug 10Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Photos $1,732 August 10, 2026 401 692 $1,732 Unit 401 Gallery
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Unit 401 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
Unit 401 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $1,732
View Details and Rent EstimateDeposit
- $1,732 deposit
Unit: 401Model: 401 - 537 Congress St$1,7321 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 692 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026![]()
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Unit: 401 - Image 10 $2,594
537 Congress St, Unit #509
1 Bed, 1.5 Baths, 1332 sq ft$2,594 depositAvailable Aug 10Availability Details
Price Availability Date Unit Sq Ft Deposit Photos $2,594 August 10, 2026 #509 1332 $2,594 Unit #509 Gallery
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Unit #509 Amenities and Features
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- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
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- Washer/Dryer
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- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
Unit #509 Rent and Fees
Unit Price
- $2,594
View Details and Rent EstimateDeposit
- $2,594 deposit
Unit: #509Model: #509 - 537 Congress St$2,5941 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, 1332 sq ftAvailable August 10, 2026![]()
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About 537 Congress St
An authentic landmark, listed on the National Register of historic places, the J.B. Brown building is located at 537 Congress Street. Built in the Queen Ann style, features include asymmetrical facade, irregular surface texture, elaborately decorated gables, and buttresses. Over 60,000 SF of office, retail space, and residential condos, are divided on five floors. Situated in the heart of Downtown Portland This is a one bedroom, one bath plus office. The living room is finished with wood floors, high ceilings, and over-sized windows that provide fantastic sunlight into the unit. This is an open concept kitchen with granite counter tops and new appliances. Large walk-in closet and separate study is also included. Surface parking is available at an additional $145 per month. This is a non-smoking building. Sorry, no pets. Tenant pays gas heat, hot water, electricity and parking if needed.
537 Congress St is located in the City Center Neighborhood and 04101 Zip code of Portland, ME.
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- 12 Month Lease
Fees and Policies
The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.
Other Fees and Policies
Pet Policy and Fees
No Pets Allowed
Parking Info and Fees
- Surface Lot
- $145/Mo
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Features and Amenities
On-Site Services
- Laundry Facilities
Community Features
- Elevator
Interior Features
- Storage Space
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
Kitchen Amenities
- Dishwasher
- Instant Hot Water
- Kitchen
- Granite Countertops
Living Area Features
- Walk In Closets
- High Ceilings
- Office
- Hardwood Floors
Pet Policy
- No Pets Allowed
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- Shopping
- Colleges
- Grocery
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Frequently Asked Questions about 537 Congress St
What type of rentals are available at 537 Congress St?
There is currently a 1 Bed 1 Bath Condo for rent with 1,332 listed at 537 Congress St. It is Available Now.
How much is the rent at 537 Congress St?
537 Congress St is currently listed at $1,732.
What area of town is 537 Congress St located in?
Located in the City Center Neighborhood, 537 Congress St is in the 04101 Zip Code of Portland, ME.
Nearby Schools
Deering High School
Howard C Reiche Community School
Portland High School
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Walgreens
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Jcpenney
Colleges and Universities
Groceries
Trader Joe's
Market Basket
Hospitals
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Maine Medical Center
Spring Harbor Hospital
Military Bases
South Portland Coast Guard Base
Shopping Centers
537 Congress St has 5 shopping centers within 1.1 miles.
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| Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,937 | $3,500 |
| Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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