Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (18 Rentals)

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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Birchlane
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Birchlane

10 White Birch LnPortland, ME 04103
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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Tamarlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarlane

46A TamarlanePortland, ME 04103

Back Cove, Portland, ME Local Guide

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 Bayview Court priced from $1,381. 645 Congress Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,425. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayview CourtStudioStudio,1BA$1,381
645 Congress ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,425
117 LoftsStudio with LoftStudio,1BA$1,554
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$1,675
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME

As of February 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $2.29 price per square foot 482 Congress St Model at 482 Congress St, Unit 306 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $2,912. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the 121 Bay St Model at 121 Bay St, Unit Ext Apt 5 starting at $2,800 with a $2.21 price per square foot in the North Deering neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Back Cove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
482 Congress St, Unit 306482 Congress St1BR,2BA$2.29
121 Bay St, Unit Ext Apt 5121 Bay St2BR,2BA$2.21
16 Alba Street, Unit 1616 Alba Street3BR,1BA$1.80
Back Bay Tower3 Bed 2 Bath3BR,2BA$2.52
1466 Forest Ave, Unit 11466 Forest Ave3BR,1BA$2.36
100 Federal St, Unit 2100 Federal St2BR,1BA$3.00
Island View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.68
29 Turner St, Unit 229 Turner St1BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Back Cove, Portland, ME

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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 Bayview Court listed at $1,381.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment is $1,560 at Bayview Court.

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 $1,675 at Redbank Village.

What is the most affordable Back Cove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Back Cove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Liberty Commons and starts from $2,860.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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