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Highlights

  • Classic hardwood floors
  • Downtown amenities
  • Charming architectural details

Location

256 Vaughan St, Portland, ME 04102, USA|Parkside
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Property Overview

256 Vaughan St earns a strong 8.7 Zumper Expert Rating, backed by excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, along with solid quality and trustworthiness. It features classic hardwood floors, charming architectural details, and convenient access to downtown amenities, while also standing out for nearby school proximity and strong value per square foot.

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

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Work-from-home
  • Social life
  • Wellness

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath900 sqftWelcome to your next home in Portland’s historic West End! This bright and character-filled 1-bedroom apartment is located in a beautiful townhouse just steps from Maine Medical Center—perfect for anyone looking to live close to it all. Inside, you’ll find classic hardwood floors, charming architectural details, and plenty of natural light that make the space feel warm and inviting. The layout offers a comfortable flow for both everyday living and relaxing at home. Enjoy living in one of Portland’s most walkable and desirable neighborhoods, with easy access to local restaurants, shops, parks, and downtown amenities. Tenant pays for heat and electricity. Please contact Gebhardt Property Management for more information at ****.

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Amenities for 256 Vaughan St

Appliances

Gas RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Outdoor SpaceShared Back Yard
Storage

Services

Free Shared Laundry

Other

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

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One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

Units2

About 256 Vaughan St

HomeApartments in PortlandParkside 256 Vaughan St

Welcome to your next home in Portland’s historic West End! This bright and character-filled 1-bedroom apartment is located in a beautiful townhouse just steps from Maine Medical Center—perfect for anyone looking to live close to it all. Inside, you’ll find classic hardwood floors, charming architectural details, and plenty of natural light that make the space feel warm and inviting. The layout offers a comfortable flow for both everyday living and relaxing at home. Enjoy living in one of Portland’s most walkable and desirable neighborhoods, with easy access to local restaurants, shops, parks, and downtown amenities. Tenant pays for heat and electricity. Please contact Gebhardt Property Management for more information at ****.


256 Vaughan St is great for:

Work-from-home

  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 4 internet service provider options nearby
  • 4 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 271 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 100 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 39 local event hubs within 1 mile

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 25 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby
  • 50 gyms or yoga centers 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 256 Vaughan St compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 900 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.8 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
Extra storage
In-unit features
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

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Rent trends in Parkside

Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Parkside
Portland
A table of studio rental data trends in Portland
MonthMedian Rent
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$1,806
July 2026$1,640
August 2026$1,482
September 2026$1,491
October 2026$1,523
A table of studio rental data trends in Parkside
MonthMedian Rent
April 2026$1,187

Schools near 256 Vaughan St

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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Neighborhood

Parkside | Portland, ME

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

Getting around Portland near 256 Vaughan St

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Points of interest for 256 Vaughan St, Portland

Groceries

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

Shopping

5/10
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

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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