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Highlights

  • Washer/dryer hook-ups
  • Onsite management
  • Onsite parking
  • W/d hook-ups
  • Onsite parking available
  • 24/7 on-call maintenance

Location

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

Baxter Place Apartments offers strong overall value with an 8.7/10 expert rating, excellent pricing, and top-tier amenities like on-site parking, washer/dryer hook-ups, on-site management, and 24/7 on-call maintenance. Its highly rated location places residents close to a top high school and an exceptional mix of parks, cultural venues, restaurants, and mixed-use spaces, making it appealing for fitness and wellness, pet owners, remote workers, and those seeking an active social scene.

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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

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/2.0BA1 bed2 bath832 sqft
1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath661 sqft$2,149.00 - 1BD/1BA with an Office at Baxter Place in Downtown Portland! H/HW & A/C Included! Available July 10th, 2026. 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! On-site Management and 24/7 On-Call Maintenance! Easy access to I-295 and Route 1. Rent Includes: • Hot & Cold Water • Heat & AC (Central air) • Sewer Tenant Pays: • Electricity • Cable/Wifi (optional) Apartment Features: • Cat Friendly $30/mo, Sorry no dogs •Onsite parking available in a secured, gated lot for an additional monthly fee of $110/mo for first and $130/mo every spot after that • Washer/Dryer Hook-ups in Unit ($15/mo charge if used) Shared coin-op laundry in building Lease Terms: • Security Deposit: Equal to one month’s rent (due at offer acceptance) • First Month’s Rent: Due before move-in • Lease Term: 1 year • Renter’s Insurance required throughout tenancy Available by appointment only Monday through Friday for approved applicants who have submitted a complete application. The unit must be viewed in person (or by proxy) before an offer can be made. How to Apply: Click “APPLY NOW” on the listing to submit your application. Each person 18+ who will live in the unit must complete a separate online application and upload: -Proof of income -Photo ID -Pet photos & current vaccination records (if applicable) Qualification Requirements: -Minimum 2 years of positive rental history -Credit score of 680+ -No criminal history or bankruptcy -Monthly income at least 2.5x the rent (e.g., $1,000 rent → $2,500 monthly income) **Baxter Place does not accept co-signers.
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath940 sqftVIRTUAL TOUR FOR THIS UNIT & PROPERTY CAN BE FOUND HERE: UNIT #311: https vimeo com 1078445325 COMMON/LOBBY AREA: https vimeo com 752238097 $2,737.00- Beautiful Portland 2BD/2BA on the Third Floor located in the historic Baxter Place Apartments. H/HW & A/C Included! Available May 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! 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: • Heat & AC • Hot Water • Sewer Tenant Pays: • Electricity • Cable/Wifi if desired Additional Information: • Onsite Parking available ($110/mo for 1st spot, $130/mo any additional spots) • Cats allowed ($30/mo per cat, 2 MAX) Sorry No Dogs • W/D Hook-ups in unit for additional $15/mo & Shared coin-op laundry 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 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/mo you must make $2,500/mo) **No Co-Signers/Guarantors Permitted at this Property**

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Rent trends in Downtown Portland

Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Downtown Portland
Portland
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,925
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$1,745
October 2025$1,744
November 2025$1,707
December 2025$1,756
January 2026$1,707
February 2026$1,652
March 2026$1,889
April 2026$1,951
May 2026$1,875
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Downtown Portland
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$2,278
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$2,290
October 2025$2,323
November 2025$2,427
December 2025$2,483
January 2026$2,392
February 2026$2,385
March 2026$2,322
April 2026$2,142
May 2026$2,175

Schools near Baxter Place Apartments

Howard C. Reiche Community School

166 brackett st

portland, ME, 4102

PK, K-5Public
C+

C.K. Burns School

135 middle st

saco, ME, 4072

3-5Public
B

Young School

36 tasker st

saco, ME, 4072

K-2Public
B+

Saco Pre-K

5 willey rd

saco, ME, 4072

PKPublic

Governor John Fairfield School

75 beach st

saco, ME, 4072

K-2Public
B+
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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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