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Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- Large rooms
- Galley style kitchen
Location
493 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA|Parkside
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Property Overview
493-497 Cumberland Ave. offers hardwood floors, large rooms, and a galley-style kitchen, along with an overall expert rating of 8.4, strong scores for price, amenities, and location, and verified property details. It is also noted for nearby dining, parks, transit, coworking options, fitness resources, and pet services, with “great for” labels tied to social life, work from home, fitness and wellness, pet friendliness, and sustainability.
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.
Things you’ll love
Elementary school nearby
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 2BR/1.0BA | 2 bed | 1 bath | $2,276 /mo | 1 unit available | Spacious 2BR/1BA available April 15th!!! This third-floor unit features two bedrooms, large living room area, kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, and a full bathroom. Lots of windows with plenty of natural sunlight. $2,276/month and includes heat, hot water, and trash removal! No city bags required. Key Features: $2276/month $2276 security deposit. Coin-op laundry. Cat friendly with deposit and $25/month pet rent. Good credit and background to be considered. Great Portland location. No application fees!!! |
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Amenities for 493-497 Cumberland Ave.
Apartment Amenities
| Heat, Hot Water | High Ceiling |
| High Ceilings | Large Bay Windows |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Building
| Cats OK |
Services
| Professionally Managed | Trash Removal |
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
| Units | 18 |
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About 493-497 Cumberland Ave.
Spacious 2BR/1BA available April 15th!!! This third-floor unit features two bedrooms, large living room area, kitchen with plenty of cabinet space, and a full bathroom. Lots of windows with plenty of natural sunlight. $2,276/month and includes heat, hot water, and trash removal! No city bags required. Key Features: $2276/month $2276 security deposit. Coin-op laundry. Cat friendly with deposit and $25/month pet rent. Good credit and background to be considered. Great Portland location. 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.
8.4
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 493-497 Cumberland Ave. is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Trustworthiness, 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.
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·7A 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.
493-497 Cumberland Ave. provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
493-497 Cumberland Ave. is great for:
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
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Parkside
2-bedroom apartments at 493-497 Cumberland Ave. cost about 5% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Parkside.
Median rents as of Jun 20 2026.
Parkside
Portland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,783 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $1,187 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 493 Cumberland Ave?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$91,040/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $91,040 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,276.
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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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