Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
Studio to 2 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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Shepley Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Cheapest Available West Bayside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Bayside area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 117 Lofts priced from $1,765. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable West Bayside apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,765
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,799
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$1,990
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan C w/ Private BalconyStudio,1BA$2,188
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan F1BR,1BA$2,269

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayside, ME

As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bayside area is the $3.60 price per square foot 89 Anderson 1BD Plan F Model at 89 Anderson in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,269. The second greatest value West Bayside apartment is the Studio Model at 117 Lofts starting at $1,765 with a $3.84 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bayside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan F1BR,1BA$3.60
117 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.84
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan C w/ Private BalconyStudio ,1BA$5.36
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio ,1BA$5.60
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$6.04

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Bayside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Bayside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Bayside is at 117 Lofts listed at $1,765.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayside Apartment is $1,799 at The Linden.

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