Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,200 (59 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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111 Grant St., Unit #2
$2,624
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

111 Grant St., Unit #2

111 Grant St.Portland, ME 04101
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21 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

21 Chestnut St

21 Chestnut StPortland, ME 04101
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12 Pitt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Pitt St

12 Pitt StPortland, ME 04101
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208-210 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208-210 High St

208-210 High StPortland, ME 04101
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274 Park Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

274 Park Ave

274 Park AvePortland, ME 04102
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84 Grant St
Studio Apartments

84 Grant St

84 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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33 Grant St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

33 Grant St

33 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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261 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

261 State St

261 State StPortland, ME 04101
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Daymark Condos
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Daymark Condos

75 Chestnut StPortland, ME 04101

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11-15 Hanover St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

11-15 Hanover St

11-15 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
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Midtown
Studio Apartments

Midtown

105 Somerset StPortland, ME 04101
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Parris Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parris Terraces

60 Parris StPortland, ME 04101
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243-245 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

243-245 High St

243-245 High StPortland, ME 04101
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56 Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 Sherman St

56 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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100 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Forest Ave

100 Forest AvePortland, ME 04101
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528 Deering Ave
Studio Apartments

528 Deering Ave

528 Deering AvePortland, ME 04103
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Ymca
Studio Apartments

Ymca

231 High StPortland, ME 04101

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55 Grant St
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Grant St

55 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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22-24 Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

22-24 Sherman St

22-24 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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212-214 High St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

212-214 High St

212-214 High StPortland, ME 04101
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19 William St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

19 William St

19 William StPortland, ME 04103
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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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89 Anderson
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

89 Anderson

89 Anderson StPortland, ME 04101
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The Ambassador
Studio Apartments

The Ambassador

37 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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50 Monument Sq
1 Bedroom Apartments

50 Monument Sq

50 Monument SqPortland, ME 04101
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255 Oxford St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

255 Oxford St

255 Oxford StPortland, ME 04101
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Bayside Terrace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Terrace

1 Bayside TerPortland, ME 04101
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122-124 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

122-124 Park Ave

122-124 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Bayside Anchor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Anchor

47 Boyd StPortland, ME 04101
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41 Chestnut St
3 Bedroom Apartments

41 Chestnut St

41 Chestnut StPortland, ME 04101
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Kennedy Park
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Kennedy Park

1 Kennedy ParkPortland, ME 04101
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120 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Ave

120 Park AvePortland, 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 1 Bed unit found at The Linden priced from $1,900. The Armature has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,029. Here are the most affordable West Bayside apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,900
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,029
The CascoThe Casco - Back BayStudio,1BA$2,066
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A1BR,1BA$2,130
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayside, ME

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Bayside area is the $2.67 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value West Bayside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at The Linden starting at $2,175 with a $3.26 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.
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.67
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
89 Anderson89 Anderson 1BD Plan A1BR,1BA$3.66
The ArmatureStudio w/ Bed Nook + Balcony | Floor Plan AStudio ,1BA$5.03
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio ,1BA$6.11

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 The Armature listed at $2,029.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayside Apartment is $1,900 at The Linden.

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