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$2,650 / Month

1251 Congress St

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Portland, ME 04102

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    680 sq ft

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About This Home

$2,650 deposit, Available Now

Maintained and serviced by Ascend Property Management. Fully furnished, utilities included, and move-in ready, this bright 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo at 1251 Congress Street offers effortless living in one of Portland's most convenient and walkable locations. Featuring soaring ceilings, oversized windows, hardwood floors, and an open-concept kitchen with stainless steel appliances and island seating, the space blends historic charm with modern comfort. Internet is included, and one dedicated off-street parking spot adds everyday convenience. Located in a secure building close to restaurants, coffee shops, downtown, and major routes, this turnkey condo is perfect for anyone seeking comfortable, low-maintenance living in the heart of Portland. Available Date: Now Lease Term: 12-Month, 6-Month Pets: Dogs Allowed (Owner Approval) Smoking: No Smoking Heat: Landlord Electric: Landlord Hot Water: Landlord Water: Landlord Sewer: Landlord Trash: Landlord Internet: Landlord (Provided to Building) Snow Removal: Landlord Lawn Care: Landlord Laundry Hookups: Yes Washer/Dryer: Yes Free to apply! Fast and easy Leasing Process! Minimum Applicant Criteria: - Combined income must be 2.5x the monthly rent amount - Credit scores must be above 550 - Applicants must have no criminal convictions in the past 7 years - Applicants must have no eviction history

1251 Congress St is a house located in Cumberland County and the 04102 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portland Public Schools attendance zone.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Move-In
      • Security Deposit - Refundable
        Charged per unit.
        $2,650

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Details

Property Information

  • Furnished Units Available

House Features

Washer/Dryer

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Refrigerator

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Furnished

Contact

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City - Portland

Portland is Maine's most populous city, and it carries that distinction with quiet confidence rather than sprawl—its walkable peninsula packs neighborhoods, a working waterfront, and postcard views of Casco Bay into just 22 square miles. The economy draws on healthcare, the service sector, and a port that ranks among the busiest by tonnage in New England. The University of Southern Maine anchors an educational presence in the city, and the Portland Museum of Art, designed by I.M. Pei and founded in 1882, gives the Congress Street Arts District a genuine cultural anchor. Portland's official seal features a phoenix rising from flames, a nod to the city's repeated rebuilding after devastating fires—resilience that still feels present in its architecture and character.

Neighborhoods here read like distinct chapters.

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Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Dishwasher
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Furnished
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Univ. Southern Maine,Portland
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Southern Maine Comm. Coll.
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Univ. Southern Maine, Gorham
Drive: 18 min 10.1 mi
University of New England
Drive: 30 min 20.7 mi
1251 Congress St is within 3 minutes or 1.7 miles from Univ. Southern Maine,Portland. It is also near Southern Maine Comm. Coll. and Univ. Southern Maine, Gorham.
Schools
Longfellow School-Portland
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
257 Students
Nearby
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Attendance Zone
King Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
453 Students
Attendance Zone
Deering High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
750 Students
Attendance Zone
St. Patrick's School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Christian Academy of Portland
Private High School
Grades 9-12
Nearby
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Transportation

1251 Congress St is near Portland International Jetport, located 2.3 miles or 6 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Portland
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
Saco Amtrak Station
Drive: 21 min 16.2 mi
Freeport Amtrak Station
Drive: 24 min 18.2 mi
Brunswick Amtrak Station
Drive: 36 min 27.4 mi
Wells
Drive: 35 min 29.7 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Portland International Jetport
 Drive: 6 min 2.3 mi
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Active
Soundscore™
68 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Busy

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1251 Congress St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Westgate Shopping Center
Walk: 7 min 0.4 mi
Union Station Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.6 mi
449 Forest Ave Plaza
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
1251 Congress St has 3 shopping centers within 2.2 miles, which is about a 4-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Southworth Planetarium
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Mayor Baxter Woods
 Drive: 2 min 1.6 mi
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
 Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
 Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Portland Observatory
 Drive: 5 min 2.9 mi
1251 Congress St has 5 parks within 2.9 miles, including Southworth Planetarium, Mayor Baxter Woods, and Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Maine Medical Center
Drive: 2 min 1.2 mi
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Spring Harbor Hospital
Drive: 5 min 2.8 mi
1251 Congress St has 3 hospitals within 2.8 miles, the nearest is Maine Medical Center which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
South Portland Coast Guard Base
Drive: 9 min 4.2 mi
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Drive: 43 min 34.1 mi
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Drive: 60 min 49.5 mi
1251 Congress St has 3 military bases within 49.5 miles, the nearest is South Portland Coast Guard Base which is 4.2 miles away and a 9 minute drive.

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