
Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME (495 Rentals)


Back Bay Tower

The Casco

Nightingale

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The Linden

Winchester Woods

Rumery Lofts

Princeton on Back Cove

Island View Apartments
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Hiawatha

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81 Granite St, Unit 83 Granite #2
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29 Merrill St
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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 | $2,017 | $1,174 | $2,595 |
Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,533 | $3,850 |
Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,889 | $1,602 | $5,580 |
Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,029 | $2,175 | $3,800 |
Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,165 | $2,836 | $3,495 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Cove, Portland, ME
Ranked #14
Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Lifestyle Ratings
This website works hard to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment community may be just the ticket if you have a son or daughter (or both!) when you rent. Back Cove is now ranked as a leading neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly submarkets have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, trails and recreation, and more.
Outdoors Rating
Do you like the great outdoors? this area has come to be providing really good access to parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there pets in your life? this part of Portland ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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 Back Cove
How much are Studio apartments in Back Cove?
There are currently 47 Studio Apartments in Back Cove with rent ranges from $1,174 to $2,595 with an average price of $2,017.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Back Cove Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Back Cove ranges from $1,533 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $2,388.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Back Cove cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Back Cove range from $1,602 to $5,580. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,889.
How expensive are Back Cove Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 46 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Back Cove on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $2,175 to $3,800 - averaging $3,029 for the location.
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