
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,200 (60 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Bayside area of Portland.


Back Bay Tower

The Casco

117 Lofts

The Linden

Princeton on Back Cove

223 Cumberland Ave, Unit 2A
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West Bayside, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Bayside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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West Bayside Studio Apartments | $2,214 | $1,721 | $2,650 |
West Bayside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,354 | $1,533 | $3,305 |
West Bayside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $1,887 | $4,995 |
West Bayside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $2,500 | $3,600 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 60 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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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 $1,589. The Casco has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,951. Here are the most affordable West Bayside apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,589 |
The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2,000 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,030 |
Rumery Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayside, ME
As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bayside area is the $1.47 price per square foot 194 Falmouth St Model at 194 Falmouth St, Unit #1 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value West Bayside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Rumery Lofts starting at $2,600 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Bayside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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194 Falmouth St, Unit #1 | 194 Falmouth St | 3BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Rumery Lofts | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.66 |
Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.21 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $4.62 |
The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | Studio ,1BA | $5.04 |
The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $4.83 |
Getting Around the West Bayside Neighborhood in Portland, ME
Walk Score®
94 / 100
Walker’s Paradise
Daily errands do not require a car
Bike Score®
83 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few 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 Bayside Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Bayside?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Bayside is at The Casco listed at $1,951.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayside Apartment is $1,589 at The Linden.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Bayside Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Bayside is starting from $2,000 at Back Bay Tower.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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