Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,200 (10 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at The Linden priced from $1,402. 117 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here are the most affordable West Bayside apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,402
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,550
11 Shepley St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Bayside, ME

As of November 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Bayside area is the $2.45 price per square foot Townhouse Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,700. The second greatest value West Bayside apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Rumery Lofts starting at $2,400 with a $2.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Back Bay TowerTownhouse2BR,2BA$2.45
Rumery LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.45
89 Anderson89 Anderson 2BD Plan B2BR,1BA$3.22
261 State St, Unit #6261 State St1BR,1BA$2.33
117 Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.56
The CascoThe Casco - Peaks Island1BR,1BA$5.11
11 Shepley St1Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.70
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan CStudio ,1BA$4.89
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$4.70

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

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 $1,550.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Bayside Apartment is $1,402 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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