Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (15 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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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101

Downtown, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,425. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,500
Summit Terrace at WoodlandJunior One Bedroom Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$1,693
Winchester WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$1,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, ME

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $2.52 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 3 Grant St Model at 3 Grant St, Unit 3 starting at $4,000 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
3 Grant St, Unit 33 Grant St1BR,1BA$4.00
Summit Terrace2BR Balcony2BR,1BA$2.32
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
29 Turner St, Unit 229 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.21
14 Quebec St, Unit 314 Quebec St2BR,1BA$3.21
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.14
117 Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.80
Summit Terrace at WoodlandJunior One Bedroom Newly Renovated1BR,1BA$3.63

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown, Portland, ME

Ranked #11

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

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $1,500 at The Linden.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $2,000 at Back Bay Tower.

What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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