Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $600 (32 Rentals)

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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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$1,850 - $2,500

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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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Burnham Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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Danforth Heights
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Danforth Heights

48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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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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147 Pleasant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Pleasant Ave

147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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West Portland, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Portland Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Portland area of Portland, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,520. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,825. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,520
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,825
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals50 Monument Unit 306Studio,1BA$1,999
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio,1BA$2,010
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,029
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295
NightingaleNightingale - Maud BoothStudio,1BA$2,403

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, ME

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $2.69 price per square foot 78 Lamb St Model at 78 Lamb St, Unit 2 in the in the Riverton neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Winchester Woods starting at $2,295 with a $2.53 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Portland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
78 Lamb St, Unit 278 Lamb St3BR,1BA$2.69
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.18
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.26
473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1473 Cumberland Ave1BR,1BA$2.58
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals50 Monument Unit 306Studio ,1BA$4.49
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan C w/ Private BalconyStudio ,1BA$5.36
31 Deering St31 Deering St1BR,1BA$5.00
The CascoThe Casco - Little Diamond IslandStudio ,1BA$6.11

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West Portland, Portland, ME

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

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States and customized analysis for Portland, Maine. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Portland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Portland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Portland is at JM Real Estate Portland Rentals listed at $1,999.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment is $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments.

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