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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator
  • Onsite parking
  • On-site management
  • W/d hookups
  • 24/7 on-call maintenance

Location

305 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101, USA|Downtown Portland
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Property Overview

Baxter Place Apartments presents a compelling living option with an 8.7 overall rating, reflecting its strong price-to-value balance and outstanding amenities. With a top-notch location granting easy access to schools, entertainment, and wellness centers, this property fosters a vibrant social life and supports a work-from-home lifestyle. It also prioritizes pet friendliness, making it an appealing choice for various lifestyles.

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

8.7
Very Good
With a solid 8.7 out of 10 overall, Baxter Place Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Baxter Place Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher
  • Elevator

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath760 sqft
1BR/2.0BA1 bed2 bath832 sqft
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath922 sqftVIDEO TOURS LINKED BELOW - UNIT #509: https vimeo com 1105155687 BAXTER PLACE COMMON AREA/LOBBY: https vimeo com 752238097 $2,154.00- Beautiful Portland 2BD/2BA on the Third Floor located in the historic Baxter Place Apartments!! H/HW & A/C Included! Available August 16th!! Located on Commercial Street, Baxter Place is in the heart of Portland's historic, vibrant Old Port area, you'll walk everywhere Downtown, Parks, Coffee Shops, Boutiques and Portland's best Restaurants! Onsite parking available in a secured, gated lot for an additional monthly fee of $110/mo ($130/mo for additional spots). Features of the building include an Elevator, W/D hookups available in unit for an additional monthly fee of $15/month or there is Shared coin-op laundry in building. Dishwasher, trash removal, and onsite management. On-site Management and 24/7 On-Call Maintenance! Easy access to I-295 and Route 1. Owner pays for Heat, Hot Water, Cold Water, Sewer and Air Conditioning. Tenant is responsible for Electricity and Cable/Internet if desired. This is a cat friendly building for responsible pet owners with an additional monthly pet rent of $30 per cat. Up-to-date Rabies & Distemper Vet Records required. 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 before move in. One year Lease required. Renter's Insurance policy required by move in. 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 clicking 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 online 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 (Cats Only - NO Dogs) 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 this unit, $6,332/month gross required to qualify) **No Co-Signers/Guarantors Permitted at this Property**

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Rent trends in Downtown Portland

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
Downtown Portland
Portland
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,660
October 2023$1,741
November 2023$1,805
December 2023$1,838
January 2024$1,868
February 2024$1,811
March 2024$1,995
April 2024$1,911
May 2024$1,831
June 2024$1,709
July 2024$1,911
August 2024$1,756
September 2024$1,672
October 2024$1,704
November 2024$1,738
December 2024$1,673
January 2025$1,695
February 2025$1,778
March 2025$1,816
April 2025$1,809
May 2025$1,711
June 2025$1,939
July 2025$1,938
August 2025$1,778
September 2025$1,773
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Portland
MonthMedian Rent
October 2023$1,600
November 2023$1,762
December 2023$2,100
January 2024$2,300
February 2024$2,024
March 2024$2,197
April 2024$2,215
May 2024$2,204
June 2024$2,186
July 2024$2,500
August 2024$2,096
October 2024$2,146
November 2024$1,889
December 2024$1,806
March 2025$1,990
April 2025$2,093
May 2025$2,380
June 2025$2,450
July 2025$2,385
August 2025$2,227
September 2025$2,275

Schools near Baxter Place Apartments

Howard C. Reiche Community School

166 brackett st

portland, ME, 4102

PK, K-5Public
C+
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Getting around Portland near 305 Commercial St

Walking

9/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

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

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 305 Commercial St, Portland

Groceries

10/10
Several grocery stores nearby

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

8/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

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