Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West End Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (57 Rentals)

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59 Pine St
1 Bedroom Apartments

59 Pine St

59 Pine StPortland, ME 04102
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764 Congress St
Studio Apartments

764 Congress St

764 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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92 Clark St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

92 Clark St

92 Clark StPortland, ME 04102
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32 Thomas St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

32 Thomas St

32 Thomas StPortland, ME 04102
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271 Spring St
1 Bedroom Apartments

271 Spring St

271 Spring StPortland, ME 04102
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773 Congress St
Studio Apartments

773 Congress St

773 Congress StPortland, ME 04102

Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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68 Deering St
1 Bedroom Apartments

68 Deering St

68 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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1 Crescent St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Crescent St

1 Crescent StPortland, ME 04102
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807 Congress St
Studio Apartments

807 Congress St

807 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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31-35 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

31-35 State St

31-35 State StPortland, ME 04101
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91 State St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

91 State St

91 State StPortland, ME 04101
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44 Deering St
1 Bedroom Apartments

44 Deering St

44 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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32 State St
Studio Apartments

32 State St

32 State StPortland, ME 04101
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812 Congress St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

812 Congress St

812 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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285 Brackett St
2 Bedroom Apartments

285 Brackett St

285 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102

Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

From theft to fire to water damage, the unexpected can happen to any renter. Discover why renters insurance is one of the smartest and most affordable investments you can make as a tenant.

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124 Emery St
1 Bedroom Apartments

124 Emery St

124 Emery StPortland, ME 04102
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696 Congress St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

696 Congress St

696 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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89-91 Carleton St
1 Bedroom Apartments

89-91 Carleton St

89-91 Carleton StPortland, ME 04102
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295 Spring St
Studio Apartments

295 Spring St

295 Spring StPortland, ME 04102
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291 Spring St
Studio Apartments

291 Spring St

291 Spring StPortland, ME 04102
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Harbor Terrace
Studio Apartments

Harbor Terrace

284 Danforth StPortland, ME 04102
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17 Dow St
Studio Apartments

17 Dow St

17 Dow StPortland, ME 04102
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64-66 Deering St
Studio Apartments

64-66 Deering St

64-66 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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177 State St
Studio Apartments

177 State St

177 State StPortland, ME 04101

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Finding the right apartment starts with three things: location, cost, and amenities. Get the insider perspective from a real estate professional on how to nail all three.

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201 State St
Studio Apartments

201 State St

201 State StPortland, ME 04101
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59 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

59 State St

59 State StPortland, ME 04101
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Elm Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Terrace

68 High StPortland, ME 04101
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Burnham Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Arms

633 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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69 High St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

69 High St

69 High StPortland, ME 04101

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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65 High St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

65 High St

65 High StPortland, ME 04101
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Carleton Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Carleton Court

145 Spring StPortland, ME 04101
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Casco Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Casco Terrace

41 State StPortland, ME 04101
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90 High St
Studio Apartments

90 High St

90 High StPortland, ME 04101
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62 State St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

62 State St

62 State StPortland, ME 04101
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129-131 Park St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

129-131 Park St

129-131 Park StPortland, ME 04101
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169-171 State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

169-171 State St

169-171 State StPortland, ME 04101
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51 State St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

51 State St

51 State StPortland, ME 04101
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Danforth on High
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth on High

81 Danforth StPortland, ME 04101
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Thinking about getting a co-signer for your rental application? We break down what a co-signer is, the potential benefits, and the serious risks for both parties. Find out if it's the right choice for you.

West End, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available West End Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
NightingaleNightingale - Martha Jane Cannary (ADA)Studio,1BA$2,572

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West End, ME

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the West End area is the $0.82 price per square foot 127 Emery St Model at 127 Emery St in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $1,150. The second greatest value West End apartment is the Nightingale - Martha Jane Cannary (ADA) Model at Nightingale starting at $2,572 with a $3.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
127 Emery St127 Emery St3BR,1BA$0.82
NightingaleNightingale - Martha Jane Cannary (ADA)Studio ,1BA$3.71
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan F (ADA)1BR,1BA$3.70

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West End, Portland, ME

Ranked #19

Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Expert Rental Resources

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.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.