
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,200 (59 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Bayside area of Portland.


The Armature

The Casco

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11 Shepley St

117 Lofts

The Linden

Princeton on Back Cove

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111 Grant St., Unit #2

21 Chestnut St

12 Pitt St
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208-210 High St

274 Park Ave

84 Grant St

33 Grant St

261 State St

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479-481 Saint Johns St

Charles Tobin House

Daymark Condos

361 Cumberland Ave
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289-291 Cumberland Ave

11-15 Hanover St

Midtown

385 Cumberland Ave

Parris Terraces

243-245 High St

56 Sherman St

100 Forest Ave

528 Deering Ave

Ymca
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55 Grant St

22-24 Sherman St

212-214 High St

19 William St

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The Metropolitan

Burnham Parkside Apartments

Shepley Apartments

89 Anderson

The Ambassador
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50 Monument Sq

255 Oxford St

Bayside Terrace

122-124 Park Ave

Bayside Anchor

Bay View Apartments

41 Chestnut St

Kennedy Park

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120 Park Ave
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bayside Studio Apartments | $2,297 | $1,700 | $2,585 |
| West Bayside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,549 | $1,326 | $3,622 |
| West Bayside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $1,666 | $4,113 |
| West Bayside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,810 | $2,770 | $2,850 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 59 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 $1,900. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,029 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Bay | Studio,1BA | $2,066 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $2,130 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.67 |
| The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson 1BD Plan A | 1BR,1BA | $3.66 |
| The Armature | Studio w/ Bed Nook + Balcony | Floor Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $5.03 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | Studio ,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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