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493 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101, USA|Parkside
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Property Overview
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Things you’ll love
More space- Elementary school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Social life
Eco living
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 750 sqft | $1,720 /mo | 1 unit available | Spacious and sunny second floor 1BR/1BA available December 1st!!! This unit was recently renovated with hardwood floors throughout and freshly painted, large living/dining room area, galley style kitchen with gas stove, bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower combo, and a large bedroom with ample closet space. $1720/month with heat, hot water, gas, and trash removal included. $1720 security deposit and 1st months' rent due at signing. *No application fees!! *Good credit *12-month lease *24 hour on call maintenance *Coin-op laundry onsite *Cat friendly with deposit and monthly pet fee *Trash removal included - no city bags required!! Walking distance 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. |
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Amenities for 493-497 Cumberland Ave.
Apartment Amenities
| Gas | Hardwood Floor |
| Heat, Hot Water | Large Bay Windows |
Appliances
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Building
| Cats OK |
Services
| Professionally Managed | Trash Removal |
Neighborhood
| Great Downtown Location |
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
Dog policy
| Not Allowed |
|---|
Cat policy
| Allowed | |
|---|---|
| Limit | 1 |
1 pet maximum.
Building details
Property details
| Units | 18 |
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About 493-497 Cumberland Ave.
Spacious and sunny second floor 1BR/1BA available December 1st!!! This unit was recently renovated with hardwood floors throughout and freshly painted, large living/dining room area, galley style kitchen with gas stove, bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower combo, and a large bedroom with ample closet space. $1720/month with heat, hot water, gas, and trash removal included. $1720 security deposit and 1st months' rent due at signing. *No application fees!! *Good credit *12-month lease *24 hour on call maintenance *Coin-op laundry onsite *Cat friendly with deposit and monthly pet fee *Trash removal included - no city bags required!! Walking distance 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.
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
- More space
- The 1-bedroom is 750 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Considerations
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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Rent trends in Parkside
1-bedroom apartments at 493-497 Cumberland Ave. cost about 4% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Parkside.
Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Parkside
Portland
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | $1,657 |
| October 2023 | $1,741 |
| November 2023 | $1,805 |
| December 2023 | $1,838 |
| January 2024 | $1,868 |
| February 2024 | $1,811 |
| March 2024 | $1,995 |
| April 2024 | $1,911 |
| May 2024 | $1,831 |
| 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 | $1,782 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | $1,418 |
| November 2023 | $1,474 |
| January 2024 | $1,650 |
| February 2024 | $1,561 |
| March 2024 | $1,683 |
| April 2024 | $1,455 |
| May 2024 | $1,507 |
| June 2024 | $1,601 |
| August 2024 | $1,700 |
| September 2024 | $1,690 |
| October 2024 | $1,865 |
| November 2024 | $1,807 |
| December 2024 | $1,624 |
| January 2025 | $1,627 |
| February 2025 | $1,838 |
| March 2025 | $1,800 |
| April 2025 | $1,766 |
| May 2025 | $1,625 |
| August 2025 | $1,630 |
| September 2025 | $1,800 |
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Can I afford to live at 493 Cumberland Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$68,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,720.
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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+
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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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