
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (6 Rentals)
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West End, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West End Studio Apartments | $2,168 | $1,834 | $2,420 |
West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,349 | $1,553 | $3,305 |
West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,592 | $1,851 | $5,480 |
West End 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,190 | $2,175 | $4,400 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio,1BA | $1,834 |
Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $1,889 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Summit Terrace | 2BR Balcony | 2BR,1BA | $2.32 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Latitude at South Portland | A4 | 1BR,1BA | $3.27 |
Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan P | 1BR,1BA | $4.63 |
Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $4.62 |
The Casco | The Casco - Bailey Island | Studio ,1BA | $5.43 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, Portland, ME
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Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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