East Bayside, Portland, ME
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East Bayside Neighborhood Guide Portland, ME

About

East Bayside is an vibrant neighborhood located in Portland, Maine, with Washington Avenue being its most prominent street. It is known for its cultural diversity and eclectic mix of enterprises, including craft breweries, coffee roasters, and ethnic restaurants. The neighborhood is bounded by Congress Street to the south, and Munjoy Hill to the east. The close-knit community and urban feel make it a unique part of the city.

What You Will Love About East Bayside, Portland, Maine

  • You'll love the thriving food and drink scene, with numerous craft breweries like Rising Tide and Lone Pine, and notable restaurants such as Tu Casa and Izakaya Minato.
  • The cultural diversity and artistic flair of the neighborhood, with various art studios and galleries, is something to appreciate.
  • Explore the Bayside Trail, a popular urban trail perfect for biking, jogging, or casual strolls.
  • The urban vibe combined with a sense of small-town community makes East Bayside an attractive and inviting place to live and visit.

What's Nearby

The neighborhood is just a short distance from downtown Portland, making it conveniently located near all city amenities. East Bayside also boasts its proximity to the Eastern Promenade, offering fantastic views of Casco Bay and a great selection of outdoor activities.

Lifestyle

East Bayside provides an urban lifestyle enriched with a diverse culture and bustling local businesses. Residents enjoy the convenience of city life, with the added charm of community spirit and creativity. The neighborhood is increasingly popular among young professionals, artists, and food enthusiasts.

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Explore the Neighborhood

There are 486 restaurants, 50 grocery stores, and 29 parks within a mile of the East Bayside neighborhood.

  • GROCERY
    Taproot Magazine And Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.2 miles

    84 Cove St

  • GROCERY
    Whole Foods

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    2 Somerset St

  • GROCERY
    The Cheese Shop of Portland

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Cheese Store, Grocery Store

    0.4 miles

    107 Washington Ave

  • SHOPPING
    The Black Box

    Retail, Shopping Plaza

    0.4 miles

    93 Washington Ave

  • GROCERY
    Discount Halal Market

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.5 miles

    44 Washington Ave

  • GROCERY
    Trader Joe's

    Retail, Food and Beverage Retail, Grocery Store

    0.5 miles

    87 Marginal Way

East Bayside Apartments and Rentals

43 Rental properties in East Bayside, Portland, ME.

  • Shepley Street property

    $2,300+

    Shepley Street

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    450–500 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • The Armature property

    $1,825+

    The Armature

    Studio–2 Beds • 1–2 Baths

    400–1618 Sqft

    10+ Units Available

  • 75 Chestnut Street #302 property

    $3,400

    75 Chestnut Street #302

    2 Beds • 2 Baths

    1150 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 55 Pitt Street Apartment 1 property

    $2,950

    55 Pitt Street Apartment 1

    2 Beds • 1 Bath

    1100 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

  • 106 Brackett Street property

    $4,000

    106 Brackett Street

    4 Beds • 1.5 Baths

    1408 Sqft

    Available 10/1

  • 132 Marginal Way property

    $2,123

    132 Marginal Way

    1 Bed • 1 Bath

    696 Sqft

    1 Unit Available

Cost of Living

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CategoryCompare to State Avg.Compare to National Avg.
housing
0%
22.4%
utilities
0%
7.6%
food
0%
2.1%
transportation
0%
8.2%
healthcare
0%
8.7%

East Bayside Demographics

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East Bayside Reviews

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  • Noise Late At Night

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Litter

    No

    Say 5 of 5 renters

  • Near Schools

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Area Has Potholes

    No

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Good Place To Raise A Family

    Yes

    Say 4 of 5 renters

  • Near Downtown

    Yes

    Say 3 of 5 renters

East Bayside Transportation

walk bike and transit

Somewhat Walkable

55/100
Walk Score®
The Walk Score© measures walkability on a scale of 0-100 based on walking routes to destinations such as dining and drinking, groceries, and shopping.

Very Bikeable

76/100
Bike Score®

Some Transit

48/100
1 bus stop, 1 train stop

Trainriders-Northeast

Train Stop

415 Congress St

Metro Pulse

Bus Stop

21 Elm St

Source: foursquare.com

East Bayside Schools