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Studio Apartments for Rent in Portland, ME

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    $2,062 - $3,695 per month

    The Armature

    Studio - 1 Bed

    52 Hanover St, Portland, ME 04101

    Now open! The Armature features 171 modern apartments that draw inspiration from its industrial setting. The Armature offers a variety of spacious studios, one-bedrooms, one-bedroom + offices, two-bedrooms, and two-bedroom + offices throughout its eight floors. Experience an unmatched residential experience complete with high-end finishes, smart home build-ins, private balconies (select units),

    52 Hanover St, Portland, ME 04101
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    $1,970 - $3,500 per month

    The Casco

    Studio - 2 Beds

    201 Federal St, Portland, ME 04101

    Discover elevated downtown Portland living at The CascoMaines tallest residential tower featuring an 18th-floor Ocean-View lounge, Modern Designer Interiors, In-Unit Laundry, and unbeatable Walkability in the Heart of the Old Port.Step outside and you're in the heart of it all. J's Oyster Co., Eventide, and Fore Street are steps away. Catch a movie at the Nickelodeon, then grab drinks at Cuties

    201 Federal St, Portland, ME 04101
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    $2,236 - $2,700 per month

    Nightingale

    Studio - 2 Beds

    144 State St, Portland, ME 04101

    Live in Portlands premier West End community at Nightingalean upscale, fully renovated landmark, Mercy Hospital, offering all-utilities-included living, stunning Casco Bay views, co-working suites, fitness and yoga/barre studio, and walkable access to the Arts District and Old Port. Modern Units feature stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and In Unit Laundry. At the nexus of

    144 State St, Portland, ME 04101
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    $1,589 - $1,890 per month

    117 Lofts

    Studio - 1 Bed

    117 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101

    Nows the perfect time to make 117 Lofts your new home! Studios start at just $1,495, and 1-bedroom apartments are available from $1,600. Contact us now to schedule your tour and secure your new space today!

    117 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101
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    $1,500 - $2,230 per month

    645 Congress Apartments

    Studio - 1 Bed

    643-649 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

    Our apartments at 645 Congress offer the ultimate urban living experience in downtown Portland, Maine. Fifty-six large studio and one-bedroom apartments are situated in a vibrant neighborhood.Located between Longfellow Square and Congress Square, Portland’s thriving Arts District encompasses restaurants, galleries, performance venues, local shops, working art studios, hotels, and the

    643-649 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
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    $2,098 - $2,415 per month

    Hiawatha

    Studio - 2 Beds

    667 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

    The Hiawatha sits at the entrance to Portland's Arts Districtone of the city's most creative and walkable neighborhoods. Across from Longfellow Square, where Longfellow's statue watches over yellow picnic tables and live summer music, this is the heart of Portland's cultural scene.The State Theatre, Portland Museum of Art, and Congress Square Park are all within steps. Three blocks puts you at

    667 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

Why Live in Portland

Portland's historic Old Port district features cobblestone streets lined with local shops and working waterfront views. The Eastern Promenade provides scenic walking paths overlooking Casco Bay and its islands, while the iconic Portland Head Light lighthouse stands guard at nearby Fort Williams Park. Food lovers flock to acclaimed restaurants like Eventide Oyster Company for their brown butter lobster rolls and Fore Street for locally-sourced fine dining featured on Anthony Bourdain's shows. The arts scene thrives with the Portland Museum of Art's modern collections and Victoria Mansion's preserved 19th-century architecture. Outdoor recreation includes kayaking Casco Bay, cycling the Back Cove trail on Baxter Boulevard, and exploring Peaks Island by bike.

The median sale price for homes in Portland is $580,000. Single-family homes in the West End command a median price of $1,550,000, while Back Cove's median is $687,500. Downtown Portland one-bedroom condos have a median price of $542,500, with two-bedrooms at $971,300. The East End sees median condo prices of $498,500 for one-bedrooms and $807,500 for two-bedrooms.

Living costs run 12.6% above the national average. A family with school-age children needs $119,000 annually to live comfortably, including $38,000 for housing and $19,000 for groceries. Cumberland County's property tax rate is 1.11%, while Maine's state income tax is 7.15% on $76,320 earnings. The state sales tax rate is 5.50% with no additional local taxes. Gasoline costs $3.305 per gallon. Private schools like Waynflete School serve multiple neighborhoods with A+ ratings, while Frank H. Harrison Middle School ranks among the top public options. The University of Southern Maine maintains its main campus in Portland.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most popular zip codes in Portland, ME for renters?
The most popular zip codes in Portland, ME for renters include 04101 and 04074.
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