West End

Portland, ME

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West End - Portland, ME

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Delight in this downtown neighborhood’s rich history

Historic Peaceful Charming Picturesque Urban Walkable

Located just one mile southwest of the Old Port, West End is a historic neighborhood regarded for its stunning Victorian-era architecture. West End contains a bevy of colorful row houses, red-brick apartment buildings, and sprawling estates such as the ornate Victoria Mansion and Museum.

West End offers plenty of green space in an urban environment. The neighborhood is home to the Western Promenade, an 18-acre park touting scenic views and extensive trails. West End residents can also enjoy the outdoors at Harbor View Memorial Park, along with views of the Fore River.

A host of delectable restaurants and cafes are situated within walking distance of West End. The neighboring Arts District and Old Port offer plenty to explore on foot as well, including museums, art galleries, theaters, restaurants, shops, and bars.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in West End is $1,714 for a studio, $2,021 for one bedroom, $2,980 for two bedrooms, and $2,220 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West End has increased by 3.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 429 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,714/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 587 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,021/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 526 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,980/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,300 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,220/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

92

Walker's Paradise

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.

50

Good Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.

90

Biker's Paradise

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
  • Gulf of Maine Research Institute
  • Southworth Planetarium
  • Portland Observatory
  • Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad

Airports

  • Portland International Jetport

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.