Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Bayside Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,200 (60 Rentals)

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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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11 Shepley St
Studio to 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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21 Chestnut St
Studio Apartments

21 Chestnut St

21 Chestnut 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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The Ambassador
Studio Apartments

The Ambassador

37 Casco 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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Midtown
Studio Apartments

Midtown

105 Somerset 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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208-210 High St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

208-210 High St

208-210 High 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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84 Grant St
Studio Apartments

84 Grant St

84 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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122-124 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

122-124 Park Ave

122-124 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Ymca
Studio Apartments

Ymca

231 High 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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Bayside Anchor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayside Anchor

47 Boyd StPortland, 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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41 Chestnut St
3 Bedroom Apartments

41 Chestnut St

41 Chestnut StPortland, ME 04101
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Parris Terraces
1 Bedroom Apartments

Parris Terraces

60 Parris StPortland, ME 04101
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Kennedy Park
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

Kennedy Park

1 Kennedy ParkPortland, ME 04101
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56 Sherman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

56 Sherman St

56 Sherman 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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528 Deering Ave
Studio Apartments

528 Deering Ave

528 Deering AvePortland, ME 04103
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243-245 High St
1 Bedroom Apartments

243-245 High St

243-245 High 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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120 Park Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

120 Park Ave

120 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Pearl Place II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Pearl Place II

184 Pearl 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 $1,589. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,1BA$1,589
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio,1BA$1,951
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,000
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,030
Rumery LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
194 Falmouth St, Unit #1194 Falmouth St3BR,1BA$1.47
Rumery LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.66
Back Bay Tower2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.21
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio ,1BA$4.62
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio ,1BA$5.04
The LindenStudio/Efficiency1BR,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

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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