
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, ME (37 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Waterfront area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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229 Congress St

53 Danforth Street

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Waterfront, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Waterfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Waterfront Studio Apartments | $2,087 | $1,174 | $2,420 |
Waterfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,306 | $1,367 | $3,305 |
Waterfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,614 | $1,727 | $5,480 |
Waterfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,250 | $2,175 | $4,400 |
Waterfront 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Waterfront Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Most Pet Friendly Waterfront Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Waterfront area of Portland, ME that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Back Bay Tower with prices starting from $1,800 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Island View Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,709. Here are the most Pet Friendly Waterfront apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Back Bay Tower | 4/4 | West Bayside | $1,800 |
Island View Apartments | 3.8/4 | East End | $1,709 |
The Armature | 3.4/4 | West Bayside | $1,995 |
Nightingale | 3/4 | West End | $2,074 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Waterfront
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Waterfront of Waterfront is the The Casco - Back Cove Model at The Casco, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,951. The second cheapest Waterfront Pet Friendly apartment is the Studio Floor Plan A Studio unit at The Armature starting at $2,030. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Waterfront apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove | $1,951 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | $2,030 |
Summit Terrace | 2BR Balcony | $2,207 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWaterfront, Portland, ME
Ranked #14
Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Outdoors Rating
Do you like nice outdoor spaces? Waterfront is a highly-rated area for the outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
This neighborhood ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Getting Around the Waterfront Neighborhood in Portland, ME
Walk Score®
92 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
82 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
51 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Waterfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Waterfront?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Waterfront is at Shepley Apartments listed at $1,150.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Waterfront Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Waterfront is $2,400.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Waterfront Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Waterfront is a 1,936 square feet unit starting from $1,709 at Island View Apartments.
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