Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (6 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
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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 The Casco priced from $1,834. Redbank Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,889. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio,1BA$1,834
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,889
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, ME

As of May 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.32 price per square foot 2BR Balcony Model at Summit Terrace in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,207. The second greatest value West End apartment is the THE KENNEDY Model at Liberty Commons starting at $2,360 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Oakdale 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.
Summit Terrace2BR Balcony2BR,1BA$2.32
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.91
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
Latitude at South PortlandA41BR,1BA$3.27
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan P1BR,1BA$4.63
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.50
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio ,1BA$4.62
The CascoThe Casco - Bailey IslandStudio ,1BA$5.43

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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 The Casco listed at $1,834.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $1,874 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 $2,207 at Summit Terrace.

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