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Princeton on Back Cove
100 Forest ParkPortland, ME 04101
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $600 (50 Rentals)
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645 Congress Apartments
643 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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$1,500
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91 Emery St, Unit 3
91 Emery StPortland, ME 04102
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117 Lofts
117 Preble StPortland, ME 04101
58 Portland St
PortlandME04101
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Hiawatha
667 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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31 Deering St
31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
52 Carleton St
PortlandME04102
602 Congress St
PortlandME04101
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11 Shepley St
11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Russell St
PortlandME04102
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$1,900
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760 Congress St
760 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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The Linden
132 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101
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The Armature
52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
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JM Real Estate Portland Rentals
1006 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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The Casco
201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
48 State St, Unit 21
48 State St
PortlandME04101
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Nightingale
144 State StPortland, ME 04101
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$2,1671 Bedroom Apartment Available Dec 4
537 Congress St, Unit 304
537 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Winchester Woods
41 Winchester DrPortland, ME 04103
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Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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28 Saint George St, Unit #3
28 Saint George StPortland, ME 04103
386 St John St
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481 Danforth St
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Burnham Hill Apartments
609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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Danforth Heights
48 Salem StPortland, ME 04102
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Trelawny Building
655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Wessex Woods (New 55+ Community!)
7 Wessex StPortland, ME 04102
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Burnham Parkside Apartments
88 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Deering Place Apartments
61 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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Burnham Parkside Apartments
94 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Spring Street Apartments
314 Spring StPortland, ME 04102
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Princeton Village
220 Brighton AvePortland, ME 04102
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Shepley Apartments
18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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51 Park Street
51 Park StPortland, ME 04101
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The Clark on Pleasant Avenue
3 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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236 High Street
232-236 High StPortland, ME 04101
60 Parris St
PortlandME04101
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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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147 Pleasant Ave
147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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West End Place
183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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523-529 Washington Ave.
521-523 Washington AvePortland, ME 04103
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$1,304 - $1,5651 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 1
Seavey Crossing
57 Clover LnWestbrook, ME 04092
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$2,300
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383 Main St, Unit 2
383 Main StWestbrook, ME 04092
389 Main St
WestbrookME04092
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248 Forest St, Unit B
248 Forest StWestbrook, ME 04092
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Cortland Court Apartment Homes
696 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Larrabee Village
30 Liza Harmon DrWestbrook, ME 04092
15 Seavey St
WestbrookME04092
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West Portland, Portland, ME Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Portland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Portland Studio Apartments | $2,081 | $1,300 | $2,904 |
| West Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,272 | $1,304 | $3,126 |
| West Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,700 | $1,825 | $4,730 |
| West Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,845 | $2,695 | $2,995 |
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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. 51 Park Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,762. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,520 |
| 51 Park Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,762 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,900 |
| The Armature | Studio - Workforce Housing | Studio, 1BA | $1,925 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | 1BR, 1BA | $1,973 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Bay | Studio, 1BA | $2,041 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Margaret Higgins Sanger | Studio, 1BA | $2,252 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, ME
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $2.21 price per square foot 34 Tyng St Model at 34 Tyng St, Unit 34 Tyng Street in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the 23 Pembroke St Model at 23 Pembroke St in the North Deering neighborhood starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Portland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 34 Tyng St, Unit 34 Tyng Street | 34 Tyng St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.21 |
| 23 Pembroke St | 23 Pembroke St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.46 |
| Thomas Edwards House | 65 Pine St 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.43 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.53 |
| 28 Saint George St, Unit #3 | 28 Saint George St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.63 |
| 248 Forest St, Unit B | 248 Forest St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.94 |
| 91 Emery St, Unit 3 | 91 Emery St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.88 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.18 |
| The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $3.26 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | 1BR, 1BA | $3.21 |
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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 The Armature listed at $1,925.
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.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Portland Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Portland is starting from $2,175 at The Linden.
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Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.