
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $880 (57 Rentals)
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Hiawatha

645 Congress Apartments

Thomas Edwards House

59 Pine St

764 Congress St

92 Clark St

32 Thomas St

271 Spring St

773 Congress St
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68 Deering St

1 Crescent St

800-804 Congress St

807 Congress St

31-35 State St

91 State St

44 Deering St

32 State St

812 Congress St

285 Brackett St
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790-792 Congress St

124 Emery St

696 Congress St

89-91 Carleton St

295 Spring St

291 Spring St

Harbor Terrace

17 Dow St

64-66 Deering St

177 State St
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201 State St

Deering Place Apartments

59 State St

Trelawny Building

Elm Terrace

Burnham Arms

Longfellow Commons

Danforth Heights

Spring Street Apartments

69 High St
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65 High St

Carleton Court

Casco Terrace

90 High St

62 State St

129-131 Park St

169-171 State St

51 State St

Danforth on High

100 State Street Apartments
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West End, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West End?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Studio Apartments | $1,887 | $1,500 | $2,252 |
| West End 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,376 | $1,947 | $2,726 |
| West End 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,757 | $1,750 | $3,764 |
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There are currently 57 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West End Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the West End area of Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,520. Nightingale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,252. Here are the most affordable West End apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Margaret Higgins Sanger | Studio,1BA | $2,252 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, ME
As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $2.18 price per square foot 1 Bedroom Model at 645 Congress Apartments in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value West End apartment is the Hiawatha 1BD Plan H Model at Hiawatha starting at $2,300 with a $3.74 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West End apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 65 Pine St, Unit B | 65 Pine St | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Margaret Higgins Sanger | Studio ,1BA | $5.82 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWest End, Portland, ME
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West End Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West End Apartment is $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments.
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