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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Large rooms
  • Galley style kitchen
  • Cat friendly
  • Includes heat, hot water, gas

Location

493 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA|Parkside
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Management

Foreside Real Estate Management

Leasing office

(207) 775-2325

Property Overview

493-497 Cumberland Ave. offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and lifestyle appeal, with an 8.5/10 overall Zumper rating, high marks for price, amenities, and location, plus a solid trustworthiness score. It features hardwood floors, large rooms, a galley-style kitchen, and included heat, hot water, and gas, while also standing out for walkability, nearby transit, parks, dining, pet services, and work-from-home and wellness 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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 493-497 Cumberland Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 493-497 Cumberland Ave. 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
  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners
  • Wellness

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,862 /mo1 unit availableSpacious 1BR/1BA!!! $1862/month includes heat, hot water, gas, and trash removal. Large rooms with hardwood floors throughout. Galley style kitchen and natural sunlight. Cats welcome with deposit and monthly pet fee. Building is in close proximity to all Portland has to offer. Walk to Deering Oaks Park and enjoy the farmers market in the spring/summer/fall and skating in the winter. This building is also within walking distance of USM, the Old Port and all the great shops and restaurants on Congress Street. $1862/month. Security deposit and 1st months' rent due at move in. Good credit and background to be considered. 12-month lease required. Private trash removal - no city bags!! No application fees!!

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Amenities for 493-497 Cumberland Ave.

Apartment Amenities

GasHardwood Floor
Heat, Hot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OK

Services

Professionally Managed
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units18
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HomeApartments in PortlandParkside 493-497 Cumberland Ave.

Spacious 1BR/1BA!!! $1862/month includes heat, hot water, gas, and trash removal. Large rooms with hardwood floors throughout. Galley style kitchen and natural sunlight. Cats welcome with deposit and monthly pet fee. Building is in close proximity to all Portland has to offer. Walk to Deering Oaks Park and enjoy the farmers market in the spring/summer/fall and skating in the winter. This building is also within walking distance of USM, the Old Port and all the great shops and restaurants on Congress Street. $1862/month. Security deposit and 1st months' rent due at move in. Good credit and background to be considered. 12-month lease required. Private trash removal - no city bags!! No application fees!!


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 493-497 Cumberland Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 493-497 Cumberland Ave. 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 493-497 Cumberland Ave.
Price·9A 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.
493-497 Cumberland Ave. stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
493-497 Cumberland Ave. goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 493-497 Cumberland Ave. 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.
493-497 Cumberland Ave. 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·7A 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 it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust 493-497 Cumberland Ave. to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
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.

493-497 Cumberland Ave. is great for:

Social life

  • 319 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 421 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Area has 54 parks and recreation options

Pet owners

  • 7 pet hospitals in the area
  • Pet deposit required
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 1 dog park within 1 mile

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 64 gyms or yoga centers nearby
  • 54 parks 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 493-497 Cumberland Ave. compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Parkside

1-bedroom apartments at 493-497 Cumberland Ave. cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Parkside.

Median rents as of Jun 6 2026.
Parkside
Portland
A table of studio rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,174
July 2024$1,227
August 2024$1,333
September 2024$1,497
October 2024$1,371
November 2024$1,250
December 2024$1,205
January 2025$1,309
February 2025$1,450
March 2025$1,409
April 2025$1,449
May 2025$1,491
June 2025$1,411
July 2025$1,475
August 2025$1,511
September 2025$1,477
October 2025$1,585
November 2025$1,543
December 2025$1,482
January 2026$1,427
February 2026$1,425
March 2026$1,665
April 2026$1,341
May 2026$1,552
June 2026$1,737
A table of studio rental data trends in Parkside
MonthMedian Rent
April 2026$1,187

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$74,480/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,480 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,862.
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Schools near 493-497 Cumberland Ave.

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 493 Cumberland Ave

Walking

8/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Points of interest for 493 Cumberland Ave, Portland

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within walking distance

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