Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Portland Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (14 Rentals)

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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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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 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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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 The Casco priced from $1,951. Redbank Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,150. Here are the most affordable West Portland apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio,1BA$1,951
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$2,150
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,162
The ArmatureJR 1BR Floor Plan C1BR,1BA$2,250
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2,469

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Portland, ME

As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Portland area is the $3.05 price per square foot THE KENNEDY Model at Liberty Commons in the in the Oakdale neighborhood starting from $2,469. The second greatest value West Portland apartment is the The York Model at Redbank Village starting at $2,565 with a $3.27 price per square foot in the Oakdale 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.
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$3.05
Redbank VillageThe York3BR,1BA$3.27
Latitude at South PortlandC12BR,2BA$5.22
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.76
The ArmatureJR 1BR Floor Plan C1BR,1BA$4.37
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio ,1BA$5.53

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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 The Casco listed at $1,951.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Portland Apartment is $2,162 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 Redbank Village.

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