Cheap Apartments for Rent in the City Center Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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West End Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Place

183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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City Center, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available City Center Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the City Center area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,425. Old Port Arms has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,524. Here are the most affordable City Center apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
Old Port Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,524
117 LoftsStudio with LoftStudio,1BA$1,554
HiawathaHiawatha Studio Plan BStudio,1BA$1,645
Summit Terrace at WoodlandJunior One Bedroom Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,693

Best Value Apartments for Rent in City Center, ME

As of February 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the City Center area is the $2.16 price per square foot 482 Congress St Model at 482 Congress St, Unit 305 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value City Center apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower starting at $2,950 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for City Center apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
482 Congress St, Unit 305482 Congress St1BR,1.5BA$2.16
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
100 Federal St, Unit 2100 Federal St2BR,1BA$3.00
Island View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Summit Terrace2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.38
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.77
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.14
92 Danforth St, Unit 3.092 Danforth St1BR,1BA$3.00
Old Port Arms1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
City Center, Portland, ME

Ranked #4

Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the City Center Neighborhood in Portland, ME

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

84 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

53 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap City Center Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in City Center?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in City Center is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom City Center Apartment is $1,524 at Old Port Arms.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom City Center Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in City Center is starting from $1,789 at Redbank Village.

What is the most affordable City Center Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap City Center Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Back Bay Tower and starts from $2,950.

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