
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (18 Rentals)
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Princeton on Back Cove

645 Congress Apartments

92 Danforth St, Unit 3.0

117 Lofts

Summit Terrace at Woodland
Downtown Portland, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Portland?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Portland Studio Apartments | $1,932 | $1,174 | $2,290 |
Downtown Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,233 | $1,367 | $3,950 |
Downtown Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,640 | $1,800 | $5,680 |
Downtown Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,256 | $2,500 | $4,400 |
Downtown Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,412 | $3,200 | $3,625 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Portland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Portland area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at Bayview Court priced from $1,381. 645 Congress Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Downtown Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bayview Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,381 |
645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
Old Port Arms | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,476 |
Summit Terrace at Woodland | Junior One Bedroom Newly Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,693 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portland, ME
As of March 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Portland 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 Downtown Portland 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 Downtown Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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482 Congress St, Unit 305 | 482 Congress St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.16 |
Back Bay Tower | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.52 |
Princeton Pines | 3 Bedroom Townhouse | 3BR,1.5BA | $2.54 |
Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Summit Terrace | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
29 Turner St, Unit 2 | 29 Turner St | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
92 Danforth St, Unit 3.0 | 92 Danforth St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Old Port Arms | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Portland Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Portland?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Portland is at Bayview Court listed at $1,381.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment is $1,476 at Old Port Arms.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Portland is starting from $2,100 at The Linden.
What is the most affordable Downtown Portland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Portland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Back Bay Tower and starts from $2,950.
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