$1,870 - $2,905 / Month

537 Congress St

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Portland, ME 04101

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  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2

  • Square Feet

    692 - 1,510 sq ft

  • Available

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Highlights

  • Walk-In Closets
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Smoke Free
537 Congress St
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4 Available Units

301 $1,870 1 bed, 1 bath, 692 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $1,870 deposit, Available Now
405 $2,150 1 bed, 1 bath, 857 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $2,150 deposit, Available Now
409 $2,905 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,510 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $2,905 deposit, Available Now
#309 $2,221 2 beds, 2 baths, 1,075 sq ft 12 Month Lease, $2,221 deposit, Jan 1, 2026
* 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.

About 537 Congress St Portland, ME 04101

12 Month Lease, $1,870 deposit, Available Now

An authentic landmark, listed on the National Register of historic places, the J.B. Brown building is located at 537 Congress Street. Built in the Queen Ann style, features include asymmetrical facade, irregular surface texture, elaborately decorated gables, and buttresses. Over 60,000 SF of office, retail space, and residential condos, are divided on five floors. Situated in the heart of Downtown Portland This is a one bedroom, one bath plus office. The living room is finished with wood floors, high ceilings, and over-sized windows that provide fantastic sunlight into the unit. This is an open concept kitchen with granite counter tops and new appliances. Large walk-in closet and separate study is also included. Surface parking is available at an additional $140 per month. This is a non-smoking building. Sorry, no pets. Tenant pays gas heat, hot water, electricity and parking if needed.

JB Brown building, an authentic landmark, in the National Register of Historic places. Built in Queen Ann Style, features include asymmetrical facades, irregular surface textures, elaborate decorated gables, buttresses. Water views from virtually every unit, the offers elegance, and stylish living. Finishes include exposed Brick and Beam, Hard Wood floors and Gas Fireplaces. Kitchens offer Viking Stainless Steel appliances and granite counter tops. Loft units are sun filled and spacious. Mezzanine levels, an open concept, these urban condos create an executive, artistic living space. Live in the heart of the Art District with sophistication and convenience to every amenity the Old Port has, footsteps from gourmet Restaurants, Art Galleries, Theaters, boutiques.  No smoking/pets. Available now at $1,870/month plus utilities (gas heat & electricity) for this 1 bedroom/1-bathroom unit with approximately 1692 SQ FT. Surface parking offered for an additional $140/month. Coin-op laundry on 4th floor. Call Dirigo Management Company to book a showing today!

537 Congress St is a condo located in Cumberland County and the 04101 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.

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Hardwood Floors

Walk-In Closets

  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

Details

Utilities Included

  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 12 Months

Property Information

  • 17 units

Contact

  • Listed by Crystal Brown
  • Phone Number
  • Contact
Neighborhood

Center City Portland refers to the urban core of Downtown Portland, roughly stretching along Congress Street from State Street in the west to Franklin Street in the east. Residents enjoy a wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent in this vibrant, walkable part of town. Renting in Center City Portland also affords many residents walkable access to some of Portland’s most exciting amenities, including the Portland Museum of Art, State Theatre, and Monument Square, among many others.

Center City Portland offers plenty of eclectic restaurants, coffeehouses, art galleries, and museums to explore. Residents often choose to live in this part of town due to the area’s bustling atmosphere and remarkable convenience. A slew of offices are located in the area, affording many residents exceptionally short commute times.

Learn more about living in City Center 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Drive: 20 min 11.5 mi
Drive: 32 min 22.1 mi
537 Congress St is within 20 minutes or 1.1 miles from Univ. Southern Maine,Portland. It is also near Southern Maine Comm. Coll. and Univ. Southern Maine, Gorham.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
453 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
750 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
952 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
567 Students
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 3-4, 6-9 & 12
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5 & 7-8
Nearby
Transportation

537 Congress St is near Portland International Jetport, located 4.0 miles or 9 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Drive: 24 min 16.4 mi
Drive: 23 min 17.4 mi
Drive: 24 min 17.6 mi
Drive: 35 min 26.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Portland International Jetport
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Walker's Paradise
99
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
53
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
84
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Busy
65
Soundscore
Out of 100

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Airport:

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 537 Congress St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
537 Congress St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Portland Observatory
Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Southworth Planetarium
Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
537 Congress St has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and Portland Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
537 Congress St has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Northern Light Mercy Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Drive: 43 min 33.3 mi
Drive: 63 min 50.9 mi
537 Congress St has 3 military bases within 50.9 miles, the nearest is South Portland Coast Guard Base which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
Amenities
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator