Nightingale
144 State St,
Portland, ME 04101
$2,226
Studio
West End
Portland, ME
West End - Portland, ME Area Guide
Delight in this downtown neighborhood’s rich history
Historic
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Peaceful
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Charming
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Picturesque
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Urban
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in West End is $1,894 for a studio, $2,191 for one bedroom, $2,069 for two bedrooms, and $2,281 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West End has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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429 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,894/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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563 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,191/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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800 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,069/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,300 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,281/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West End - Portland, ME is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
West End - Portland, ME offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in West End - Portland, ME from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.