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851 Congress St


Portland, ME

1 Bed
1 Bath

800 Sq. Ft.

Available starting Jun. 6th
1 Bed • 1 Bath
$1,884 - $2,208
800 ft2
2 Available
Managed By: Bell Port Property Management, Llc
#5
$1,884
Available Jun 6th, 2026
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#4
$2,208
Available Jul 11th, 2026
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Location ratings
Walk Score®
89
Very Walkable
Transit Score®
51
Good Transit
Bike Score®
82
Very Bikeable
Amenities
Refrigerator
Garbage Disposal
Range / Oven
Fees & leasing info
Pets
Cats Ok
Parking
Garage - Attached
Lease & Fees
Security Deposit: $2,208
Property details
Description

Portland 1BD/1BA Apartment in the West End!! H/HW & Off-Street Parking Included! Available July 9th! - VIRTUAL TOUR CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://vimeo.com/701311927
$1,875-Sunny 1BD/1BA On Peninsula in Portland w/ H/HW and Off-Street Parking Included! Available July 9th!! This beautiful space has tall nine-foot ceilings, some original built-in storage and hardwood floors throughout. This unit also has stunning city views and is a short walk from Maine Medical Center. It is near all of what the historic Old Port has to offer such as top-rated restaurants, shops, nightlife, and so much more. The Owner pays for Heat, Hot Water, Cold Water and Sewer. The tenant is responsible for Electricity and Cable/Internet if desired. There is ONE Off-Street Parking Spot Included! There are Coin-Op Washer/Dryers in building for Tenant use. This is a secure, locked building and has 24-hour Emergency maintenance if needed. This is a cat friendly building for responsible pet owners with an additional monthly Pet Rent of $30/cat. Sorry, No Dogs Allowed. Security Deposit equal to one month’s rent due at the time of rental offer acceptance. First month’s rent due on Lease start date and will be prorated if the tenant moves in on any day other than the 1st of the month. One year Lease required. Renter's Insurance policy required by move in.
This unit is currently occupied so there will be NO in-person showings available. A video walkthrough of this unit can be seen at the link provided at the top of this listing. Please read the FULL description of the Property and Unit and the requirements needed for approval.
All Rental Application(s) must be submitted electronically by click the "APPLY NOW" button in the listing. Each person over the age of 18 who will be residing in the unit must complete a separate rental application. Before applying online make sure you have the following documents ready to upload & submit:
• Proof Of Income
• Photo I.D.
• Pet Photos & Up-to-Date Vaccination Records
ALL APPLICATION FEES WILL BE INVOICED TO YOU SEPARATELY THROUGH SQUARE VIA EMAIL. There is a $20 non-refundable application fee for each application which is itemized as $18.00 for the tenant screening (credit/criminal check) and $2.00 for the processing fee for the application fee invoice provided to you by Square. The following minimum requirements must be met in order to qualify for this unit:
• 2 years or more of positive rental history
• Credit score of 680 or higher
• No Criminal History
• No Bankruptcy
• Proof of income that you make 2.5 times the monthly rent (For example-If the unit is $1,000/month you must show that you make $2,500/month).
**If you have never rented, have poor or no established credit, or you do not meet the income requirements, a co-signer may be accepted.**
No Dogs Allowed
(RLNE3729876)

Additional Details
Total Unit Count: 7
Last Updated: Updated 2 hours ago
Contact Number: (207) 774-1400
Internet Providers
Provider Max Download Speed (Mbps) Max Upload Speed (Mbps)
Charter Communications 940.0 35.0
ViaSat, Inc. 35.0 3.0
Hughes Network Systems, LLC 25.0 3.0
VSAT Systems, LLC 2.0 1.3
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. 2.0 0.064
Data from June 2020 provided by the FCC
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Affordability
To comfortably afford an apartment, we recommend having at least three times your monthy rent in gross household income.
View suggested annual incomes for 851 Congress St by bedroom type below.
1 Bedroom
Suggested income:
$73,700
per year
Rent report

851 Congress St Rent vs. Portland Average

 851 Congress St      Portland Average
1BR
$2,046
$2,441
$0
$800
$1,600
$2,400
$3,200

851 Congress St is asking 16% less than the average 1 bedroom apartment in Portland.

If you upsized to an average priced Portland 2 bedroom apartment, you would pay 6% more per month.

If you downsized to an average priced Portland studio apartment, you would pay 14% less per month.

851 Congress St provides 16% more square footage than the average Portland 1 bedroom apartment.

Monthly Rent Rent per Sq. Ft. Suggested
Monthly Income
851 Congress St
1BR $2,046 $2.60 $6,138
Portland Average
Studio $2,135 $3.30 $6,405
1BR $2,441 $3.50 $7,322
2BR $2,595 $2.90 $7,784
3BR $3,057 $1.80 $9,170
4BR $4,200 $1.90 $12,600

Availability in Portland

In order to find the best deal, you need to know what types of units are available. Property managers may be willing to give concessions if they have many vacant units.

There are currently 40 2BR units on the market in Portland. If you're looking to negotiate, this may be your best option.

Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
5% 29% 61% 5% 2%
Available Units in Portland
Studio 3
1BR 19
2BR 40
3BR 3
4BR 1
Location
Nearby Colleges
Nearby Hospitals
Name Distance
Maine Medical Center 0.18 mi.
Northern Light Health 0.56 mi.
Healthsouth/Maine Medical Center,Llc 1.16 mi.
Nearby Fire Stations
Name Distance
Portland Fire Department 0.78 mi.
Portland Fire Department 1.0 mi.
Melrose Fire Department 1.13 mi.
FAQs
Is this property currently leasing units?
Yes. There are 2 available units at this property.
How many units are move-in ready in the next 2 months?
This property has 1 unit available for move-in on June 06, 2026.
What's the square footage of the available units?
The available units are 800 square feet.
Does this property allow cats or dogs?
This property allows tenants to keep cats.
How many bedrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bedroom units available.
How many bathrooms are in the available units?
There are 1 bathroom units available.
What's the monthly rent at this property?
851 Congress St has a 1 bedroom unit starting at $1,884.
Where is this property located?
This property is at 851 Congress St in Portland, ME. It's 1.3 miles west from the center of Portland.
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