Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,100 (42 Rentals)
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Back Bay Tower

The Linden

117 Lofts

Princeton on Back Cove
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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 | $2,084 | $1,750 | $2,500 |
West Bayside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,383 | $1,533 | $3,850 |
West Bayside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,005 | $1,851 | $5,580 |
West Bayside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,987 | $2,600 | $3,600 |
West Bayside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 42 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 Studio unit found at Rumery Lofts priced from $1,445. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,816. 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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Rumery Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,445 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,816 |
The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan C | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Back Bay Tower | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayside, ME
As of July 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bayside area is the $2.32 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value West Bayside apartment is the 50 Lincoln St Model at 50 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #3 starting at $1,700 with a $1.89 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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Back Bay Tower | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.32 |
50 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #3 | 50 Lincoln St | 4BR,1BA | $1.89 |
The Armature | 1BD Floor Plan C | 1BR,1BA | $4.99 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Rumery Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.34 |
The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove | Studio ,1BA | $5.91 |
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 Rumery Lofts listed at $1,445.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayside Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayside Apartment is $1,816 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 $1,917 at Rumery Lofts.
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