
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (18 Rentals)
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101 Dartmouth St, Unit 3

Bayview Court

Princeton on Back Cove

645 Congress Apartments

92 Danforth St, Unit 3.0
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 | $1,679 | $1,174 | $2,025 |
Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,019 | $1,250 | $3,950 |
Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,324 | $1,700 | $5,680 |
Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,827 | $1,980 | $4,400 |
Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,425 | $3,425 | $3,425 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Bayview Court | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,381 |
645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,425 |
117 Lofts | Studio with Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,554 |
Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $1,675 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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482 Congress St, Unit 306 | 482 Congress St | 1BR,2BA | $2.29 |
121 Bay St, Unit Ext Apt 5 | 121 Bay St | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
16 Alba Street, Unit 16 | 16 Alba Street | 3BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Back Bay Tower | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $2.52 |
1466 Forest Ave, Unit 1 | 1466 Forest Ave | 3BR,1BA | $2.36 |
100 Federal St, Unit 2 | 100 Federal St | 2BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Island View Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.25 |
Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
29 Turner St, Unit 2 | 29 Turner St | 1BR,1BA | $2.21 |
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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
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- 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 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.
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