
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Portland
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STUDIO$1,658+1 BED$2,117+
Hiawatha
667 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 -
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1 BED$1,709+2 BEDS$2,159+3 BEDS$2,175+
Island View Apartments
151 North St, Portland, ME 04101 -
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1 BED, 1 BATH$1,777
10 Dow St Unit 1
10 Dow St, Portland, ME 04102 -
Exceptional Value|1 BED$1,800+2 BEDS$2,000+3 BEDS$2,600+
Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101 -
1 BED$1,834+4 BEDS$2,836+
Munjoy South Townhouses
27B Mountfort St, Portland, ME 04101 -
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STUDIO$1,910
89 Anderson
89 Anderson St, Portland, ME 04101 -
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1 BED$2,162
645 Congress Apartments
643-649 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,200
160 Washington Ave Unit 2
160 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101 -
1 BED, 1 BATH$2,300
115 Clark St Unit 115 Clark St. #2, Portland
115 Clark St, Portland, ME 04102 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,325
99 Silver St Unit 1-3
99 Silver St, Portland, ME 04101 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,748
438 Fore St Unit 3A
438 Fore St, Portland, ME 04101 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$2,750
95 Salem St
95 Salem St, Portland, ME 04102 -
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2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS$3,300
5 Briggs St Unit #1
5 Briggs St, Portland, ME 04102 -
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2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,700
96 North St Unit 1
96 North St, Portland, ME 04101 -
2 BEDS, 1 BATH$3,850
Fully Furnished 2BR condo for rent
75 Chestnut St, Portland, ME 04101 -
4 BEDS, 2 BATHS$4,400
179 Dartmouth st Unit 4 Bed 2 Bath
179 Dartmouth st, Portland, ME 04103 -
2 BEDS, 2 BATHS$5,375
383 Commercial St Unit Hobsons Landing Portland
383 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101 -
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3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS$17,500
387 Commercial St Unit Penthouse
387 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Portland Neighborhood in Portland, ME
When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Portland, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Portland.
Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.
Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 35 cheap apartments available in Downtown Portland, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Portland
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- East Bayside-India Street 489 Sq Ft $2,102/mo
- West Portland 586 Sq Ft $2,115/mo
- West End 602 Sq Ft $2,227/mo
- West Bayside 584 Sq Ft $2,418/mo
- Downtown Portland 583 Sq Ft $2,485/mo
- City Center 582 Sq Ft $2,618/mo
- Arts District 630 Sq Ft $2,730/mo
- Government District 569 Sq Ft $2,775/mo
- Old Port 567 Sq Ft $2,787/mo
- Old Port District 567 Sq Ft $2,787/mo
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