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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi/cable
  • Fully updated kitchen, bathroom

Location

53 Myrtle St, Portland, ME 04101, USA|West Bayside
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Property Overview

53-55 Myrtle St. demonstrates strong appeal with a Zumper expert rating of 8.4, indicating it is an excellent rental choice. The property excels in various aspects, featuring a fully updated kitchen and bathroom, with a price rating of 10 for exceptional value. Its prime location, with a rating of 9, provides easy access to schools, amenities, and recreation, making it great for fitness, social life, remote work, sustainability, and pet-friendly living, all underscored by a trustworthy representation of the property.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Central heat

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bathAVAILABLE APRIL 1, 2026! Come home to this beautifully updated 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment on Myrtle Street in the heart of downtown Portland. Located on the second floor, this apartment has been updated from top to bottom, with new floors, paint, and a fully updated kitchen and bathroom. The kitchen boasts new appliances and plenty of storage space, while the bathroom features a modern vanity and shower. You'll love the convenience of having heat included in the rent, so you can stay comfortable all year round. Easy access to local shops, restaurants, and other amenities. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this your new home. Pets are welcome! There is a refundable pet deposit of $250 per pet with a limit of 2! Included in rent is heat, water/sewer and groundskeeping. Tenants are responsible for electricity, hot water (electric), trash (City of Portland purple trash bags) and wifi/cable. There is no parking or laundry provided on site. Schedule a tour today!

Available rentals nearby

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Liberty Commons

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2 Liberty Ln

2 Beds

$2,456–$3,110

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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West End • 36 Spruce St

2 Beds

$4,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Redbank Village

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62 Macarthur Cir E

2 Beds

$1,899–$2,331

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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East End • 52 Congress St

2 Beds

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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East End • 54 Turner St

2 Beds

$1,845

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Downtown Portland • 305 Commercial St

2 Beds

$2,460

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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9 9 & 11 Oakview Drive

2 Beds

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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East Deering • 17 Winchester Dr

2 Beds

$2,415

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Liberty Commons

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2 Liberty Ln

2 Beds

$2,456–$3,110

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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West End • 36 Spruce St

2 Beds

$4,500

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Redbank Village

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62 Macarthur Cir E

2 Beds

$1,899–$2,331

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
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East End • 52 Congress St

2 Beds

$3,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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East End • 54 Turner St

2 Beds

$1,845

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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Downtown Portland • 305 Commercial St

2 Beds

$2,460

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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9 9 & 11 Oakview Drive

2 Beds

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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East Deering • 17 Winchester Dr

2 Beds

$2,415

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Rent trends in West Bayside

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
West Bayside
Portland
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,879
June 2026$1,831
July 2026$1,750
August 2026$1,819
September 2026$1,857
October 2026$1,847
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in West Bayside
MonthMedian Rent
August 2026$1,961
September 2026$1,792

Schools near 53-55 Myrtle St.

East End Community School

195 north st

portland, ME, 4101

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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Neighborhood

West Bayside | Portland, ME

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Portland near 53 Myrtle St

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 53 Myrtle St, Portland

Groceries

9/10
Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

9/10
Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes

9/10
Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

9/10
Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

9/10
Exceptional variety of bars right within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 53 Myrtle St

Peace Food Market
21 Chestnut St
Whole Foods Market
2 Somerset St
Trader Joe's
87 Marginal Way
Union Wharf Market
1 Union Wharf
Sun Oriental Market
626 Congress St

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