
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (20 Rentals)
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Princeton on Back Cove

645 Congress Apartments

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Back Cove, Portland, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Cove?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Back Cove Studio Apartments | $2,023 | $1,174 | $2,450 |
Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,367 | $4,000 |
Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,758 | $1,555 | $5,680 |
Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,931 | $2,175 | $4,400 |
Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,218 | $2,836 | $3,600 |
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Cheapest Available Back Cove Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Cove area of Portland, ME is a Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,425. The Linden has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
Hiawatha | Hiawatha Studio Plan B | Studio,1BA | $1,740 |
Winchester Woods | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $1,805 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $2.36 price per square foot 1466 Forest Ave Model at 1466 Forest Ave, Unit 1 in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the 3 Grant St Model at 3 Grant St, Unit 3 starting at $4,000 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Cove apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1466 Forest Ave, Unit 1 | 1466 Forest Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.36 |
3 Grant St, Unit 3 | 3 Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $4.00 |
Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
29 Turner St, Unit 2 | 29 Turner St | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.18 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.14 |
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 307 | 1BR,1BA | $4.57 |
Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $3.37 |
Hiawatha | Hiawatha Studio Plan B | Studio ,1BA | $4.22 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Cove, Portland, ME
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
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Getting Around the Back Cove Neighborhood in Portland, ME
Walk Score®
81 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
84 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
36 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Cove Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Back Cove?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Back Cove is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,425.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment is $1,725 at The Linden.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Back Cove Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Cove is starting from $2,100 at The Linden.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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