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

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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley St
1 Bedroom Apartments

11 Shepley St

11 Shepley 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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12 Pitt St
2 Bedroom Apartments

12 Pitt St

12 Pitt 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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33 Grant St
3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

33 Grant St

33 Grant StPortland, 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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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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274 Park Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

274 Park Ave

274 Park AvePortland, ME 04102
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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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Bayside Anchor
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Anchor

47 Boyd 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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Parris Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parris Terraces

60 Parris 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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100 Forest Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

100 Forest Ave

100 Forest AvePortland, ME 04101
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Kennedy Park
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Kennedy Park

1 Kennedy ParkPortland, ME 04101
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55 Grant St
1 to 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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52 Sherman St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

52 Sherman St

52 Sherman StPortland, ME 04101
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60 Grant St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

60 Grant St

60 Grant 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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Pearl Place II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pearl Place II

184 Pearl StPortland, ME 04101
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141-143 Grant St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

141-143 Grant St

141-143 Grant StPortland, ME 04101

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rumery LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,445
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,816
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio,1BA$1,951
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan CStudio,1BA$1,995
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.32
50 Lincoln St, Unit Apt #350 Lincoln St4BR,1BA$1.89
The Armature1BD Floor Plan C1BR,1BA$4.99
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.72
Rumery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.34
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio ,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

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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