Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (15 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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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 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 Portland, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Portland area of Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Redbank Village priced from $1,730. Winchester Woods has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,750. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,730
Winchester WoodsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,750
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,795
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$1,900
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio,1BA$1,951

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, ME

As of April 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $1.24 price per square foot 537 Congress St Model at 537 Congress St, Unit 504 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the 17 Whitney Ave Model at 17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor starting at $3,600 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Oakdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
537 Congress St, Unit 504537 Congress St2BR,1BA$1.24
17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor17 Whitney Ave4BR,1BA$1.80
440 Saint John St, Unit 1440 Saint John St3BR,1BA$2.66
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
129 Spring Street - Unit 1, Unit #1 129 Spring St129 Spring Street - Unit 11BR,1BA$2.33
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.67
Nonesuch River ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-12BR,2BA$2.95
Waterside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside1BR,1BA$2.70
Island View1 Bedroom Island View1BR,1BA$2.70
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.97

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Portland, Maine. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Portland is at The Armature listed at $1,900.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment is $1,730 at Redbank Village.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Portland is starting from $2,036 at The Linden.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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