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Princeton on Back Cove
100 Forest ParkPortland, ME 04101
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645 Congress Apartments
643-649 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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282 Brackett Street, Unit 2, Unit 2
282 Brackett StreetPortland, ME 04102
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117 Lofts
117 Preble StPortland, ME 04101
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31 Deering St
31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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Nightingale
144 State StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley St
11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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The Linden
132 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101
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The Casco
201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
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JM Real Estate Portland Rentals
1006 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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The Armature
52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
257 Deering Ave
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537 Congress St, Unit 306, Unit 306
537 Congress St
PortlandME04101
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Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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16 Alba Street, Unit 16, Unit 16
16 Alba StreetPortland, ME 04103
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Hiawatha
667 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Winchester Woods
41 Winchester DrPortland, ME 04103
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10 Pine St
10 Pine StPortland, ME 04102
256 Vaughan St
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130 Neal St
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23 Hanover St, Unit 3, Unit 3
23 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
9 Ricker Park, Unit C3, Unit C3
9 Ricker Park
PortlandME04101
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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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The Clark on Pleasant Avenue
3 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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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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Holiday Woods at Canco
257 Canco RdPortland, ME 04103
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20 Dottie's Way, Unit 28
20 Dottie's WayWestbrook, ME 04092
15 Seavey St
WestbrookME04092
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Cortland Court Apartment Homes
696 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106
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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 | $2,223 | $1,500 | $2,585 |
| West Portland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,483 | $1,326 | $3,695 |
| West Portland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,638 | $1,843 | $3,700 |
| West Portland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,782 | $2,250 | $3,400 |
| West Portland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $3,384 | $3,384 |
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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 Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,500. 117 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,610. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,902 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove | Studio,1BA | $1,960 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan B | Studio,1BA | $2,002 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $2,303 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, ME
As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $2.64 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,400. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| 282 Brackett Street, Unit 2 | 282 Brackett Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 23 Hanover St, Unit 3 | 23 Hanover St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.73 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan B | 1BR,1BA | $3.74 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $4.76 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
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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 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,500.
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 $2,150 at Back Bay Tower.
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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back
Written by: Lauren Harrington
I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.
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