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Westbrook, ME

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Bask in suburban comforts on the cusp of Portland

Suburban Growing Convenient Riverside Historic Affordable Accessible Quiet Active Scenic

Situated about seven miles northwest of Portland, Westbrook offers residents the comfort of a small town with access to the many amenities of a big city. The Presumpscot River flows through the center of Westbrook, providing abundant opportunities for riverside recreation like hiking, kayaking, and fishing. Additional options for recreational activities are available throughout Westbrook’s numerous parks and golf courses as well.

Westbrook’s quaint downtown area is filled with unique restaurants, shops, and markets in addition to several business offices. The Maine Mall is just outside the city’s borders, offering an array of diverse retail delights. Close proximity to I-95, U.S. 302, and Portland International Airport makes getting around from Westbrook simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Westbrook, ME is $1,942 for one bedroom, $2,372 for two bedrooms, and $2,753 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westbrook has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,942/month
693 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

29

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

52

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Congin School

Public

Grades PK-4

289 Students

4
out of 10

Westbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

732 Students

3
out of 10

Oxford-Cumberland Canal School

Public

Grades PK-4

186 Students

3
out of 10

Saccarappa School

Public

Grades PK-4

417 Students

1
out of 10

Westbrook Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

732 Students

3
out of 10

Westbrook High School

Public

Grades 9-12

711 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mayor Baxter Woods
  • Southworth Planetarium
  • Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
  • Portland Observatory
  • Gilsland Farm Audubon Center

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.