$2,113 - $3,246
Total Monthly Price
537 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101
Favorites
207-808-2460
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
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Bathrooms
1 - 2
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Square Feet
780 - 1,398 sq ft
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Available
Available Aug 10
Highlights
- Hardwood Floors
- Basement
- Smoke Free
537 Congress St
Favorites
3 Available Units
404
$2,113
Total Monthly Price
1 bed,
1 bath,
780 sq ft
12 Month Lease, $2,113 deposit,
Aug 10
507
$3,246
Total Monthly Price
2 beds,
2 baths,
1,398 sq ft
12 Month Lease, $3,246 deposit,
Aug 24
408
$2,567
Total Monthly Price
2 beds,
2 baths,
1,085 sq ft
12 Month Lease, $2,567 deposit,
Sep 11
* 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,
$2,113 deposit,
Available Aug 10
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 rooms are finished with wood floors, high ceilings, and over-sized windows that provide fantastic sunlight into the unit. These are open concept kitchens with granite counter tops and new appliances. Large closets. Surface parking is available at an additional $145 per month. This is a non-smoking building. Sorry, no pets (only ESA/SA). Tenant pays gas heat, hot water, electricity and parking if needed. Each apartment comes with complimentary storage unit in basement.
This one bedroom, one bath unit is 780 square feet. The living room is finished with wood floors, high ceilings, and over-sized windows that provide fantastic sunlight into the unit. The apartment is a corner unit. It faces both Casco and Congress Streets and the architecturally renown Porteous building. This is an open concept kitchen with granite counter tops and new appliances. The bedroom offers a large walk in closet. Rent is $1,990 until 9/30/2026 then goes up to $2,113 10/1/2026. Tenant pays gas and electricity. 1 parking spot available for $145/month. Each floor has a laundry room. Storage available in basement at no additional cost. Sorry, only ESA/SA pets allowed.
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 total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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
Dishwasher
Hardwood Floors
- Washer/Dryer
- Air Conditioning
- Smoke Free
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Office
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Storage Space
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 Move-In Fees
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Broker Fee$0
- Parking
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Surface Lot$145/mo
Details
Utilities Included
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Sewer
Lease Options
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12 Months
Property Information
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20 units
Contact
- Listed by Hala Ismail
- Phone Number
- Contact
Location
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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.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| 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
912 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
750 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
576 Students
Nearby
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Transportation options available in Portland include Portland, located 0.9 mile from 537 Congress St. 537 Congress St is near Portland International Jetport, located 4.0 miles or 9 minutes away.
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| Transit / Subway | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 16 min | 0.9 mi | |
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Peaks Island
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Drive: | 22 min | 3.5 mi |
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Little Diamond Island
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Drive: | 25 min | 4.1 mi |
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Great Diamond Island
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Drive: | 27 min | 4.6 mi |
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Diamond Cove
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Drive: | 29 min | 5.1 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.9 mi |
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Drive: | 23 min | 17.4 mi |
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Drive: | 24 min | 17.6 mi |
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Drive: | 35 min | 26.6 mi |
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Drive: | 37 min | 31.1 mi |
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| Airports | Distance | ||
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Portland International Jetport
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.0 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 537 Congress St.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
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Walk: | 3 min | 0.2 mi |
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute
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Walk: | 14 min | 0.7 mi |
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Portland Observatory
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Walk: | 19 min | 1.0 mi |
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Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
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Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
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Southworth Planetarium
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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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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
- Storage Space
- Dishwasher
- Granite Countertops
- Kitchen
- Instant Hot Water
- Hardwood Floors
- High Ceilings
- Basement
- Office
- Laundry Facilities
- Elevator
- Storage Space
537 Congress St Photos
537 Congress St
Portland, ME 04101