Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (9 Rentals)

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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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West End Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Place

183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102

West End, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,425. 117 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,525. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,525
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,670

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, ME

As of February 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.52 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value West End apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Island View Apartments starting at $2,159 with a $2.25 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
Island View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Summit Terrace2BR Balcony2BR,1BA$2.32
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.70
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.93
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.18
Latitude at South PortlandA11BR,1BA$3.23
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan H1BR,1BA$3.45
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.12
117 Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.80

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Portland, ME

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the West End Neighborhood in Portland, ME

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

90 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Transit Score®

50 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West End?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West End is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,425.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $1,670 at Redbank Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West End Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West End is starting from $1,705 at Redbank Village.

What is the most affordable West End Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West End Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Redbank Village and starts from $1,899.

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