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Highlights

  • No laundry on-site
  • No parking, off-street parking

Location

287 Main St, Biddeford, ME 04005, USA
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Management

BellPort Property Management, LLC

Leasing office

(207) 774-1400

Property Overview

285-287-289 Main Street offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.6/10, highlighted by a perfect 10/10 price score and 9/10 ratings for both amenities and location. Residents can expect competitive pricing, convenient access to highly rated nearby elementary and middle schools, and an elevated standard of living, though there is no on-site laundry and parking is limited to off-street options.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 285-287-289 Main Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 285-287-289 Main Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,595 /mo1 unit availableVIRTUAL TOUR CAN BE FOUND HERE: https vimeo com 827379977?share=copy $1,595.00- 1BD/1BA Second floor unit in Downtown Biddeford. Available Mid-June. Located right on Main Street this building is walking distance from restaurants, bars and local shops. Easy access to I-95. Owner pays: • Hot & Cold Water • Sewer Tenant pays: • Heat(High-Efficiency Electric Heat Pump) • Electricity • Cable/Internet if desired. Additional information: • Cats considered with an additional monthly pet rent of $30/cat. Sorry No dogs • Street parking only • No Laundry on-site Security Deposit and First Month’s rent due upon lease signing. One year Lease required. Renter's Insurance Policy Required throughout tenancy. A video walkthrough of this unit is linked at the top of the listing. Showings are available by appointment only M-F 8:30am-4pm to qualified and approved applicants who have submitted a complete rental application. Unit must be viewed in person or by proxy prior to offer being made. 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. 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 $50 non-refundable application fee for each application. 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.**

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Amenities for 285-287-289 Main Street

Appliances

Stainless Steel MicrowaveStainless Steel Oven & Range
Stainless Steel Refrigerator

Building

Controlled EntrySewer

Other

Cold Water
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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VIRTUAL TOUR CAN BE FOUND HERE: https vimeo com 827379977?share=copy $1,595.00- 1BD/1BA Second floor unit in Downtown Biddeford. Available Mid-June. Located right on Main Street this building is walking distance from restaurants, bars and local shops. Easy access to I-95. Owner pays: • Hot & Cold Water • Sewer Tenant pays: • Heat(High-Efficiency Electric Heat Pump) • Electricity • Cable/Internet if desired. Additional information: • Cats considered with an additional monthly pet rent of $30/cat. Sorry No dogs • Street parking only • No Laundry on-site Security Deposit and First Month’s rent due upon lease signing. One year Lease required. Renter's Insurance Policy Required throughout tenancy. A video walkthrough of this unit is linked at the top of the listing. Showings are available by appointment only M-F 8:30am-4pm to qualified and approved applicants who have submitted a complete rental application. Unit must be viewed in person or by proxy prior to offer being made. 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. 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 $50 non-refundable application fee for each application. 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.**


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 285-287-289 Main Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 285-287-289 Main Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 285-287-289 Main Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
285-287-289 Main Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
285-287-289 Main Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cold water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 285-287-289 Main Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
285-287-289 Main Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 285-287-289 Main Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

285-287-289 Main Street is great for:

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • 2 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 285-287-289 Main Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 1 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Biddeford

1-bedroom apartments at 285-287-289 Main Street cost about 0% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Biddeford.

Median rents as of Nov 15 2025.
Biddeford
A table of studio rental data trends in Biddeford
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,175
October 2025$1,200
November 2025$1,200

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$63,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $63,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,595.
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Schools near 285-287-289 Main Street

Saco Pre-K

5 willey rd

saco, ME, 4072

PKPublic

Governor John Fairfield School

75 beach st

saco, ME, 4072

K-2Public
B+

C.K. Burns School

135 middle st

saco, ME, 4072

3-5Public
B

John F. Kennedy Memorial School

64 west st

biddeford, ME, 4005

PK, KPublic
B

Young School

36 tasker st

saco, ME, 4072

K-2Public
B+
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Getting around Biddeford near 287 Main St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Points of interest for 287 Main St, Biddeford

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

5/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

2/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 287 Main St

Tran's Produce & Grocery Market
129 Elm St
Friends-Cmnty Actn Food Pantry
162 Elm St
Hannaford
299 Elm St
Shaw's Supermarket
4 Scammon St
Jaky's Market & Deli
328 South St

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