Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME (519 Rentals)

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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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$1,850 - $2,500

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1 Bedroom Apartments Available Sep 1

11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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33 Atlantic St, Unit 3
$2,200
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$2,200

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33 Atlantic St, Unit 3

33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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64 Grant St, Unit 1
$2,995
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$2,995

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$2,995
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

64 Grant St, Unit 1

64 Grant StPortland, ME 04101
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16 Alba Street, Unit 16
$2,250
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$2,250

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$2,250
3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

16 Alba Street, Unit 16

16 Alba StreetPortland, ME 04103
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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000
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$1,750 - $2,000

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$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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10 Pine St
$2,350 - $2,650
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$2,350 - $2,650

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$2,350 - $2,650
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10 Pine St

10 Pine StPortland, ME 04102
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property at 9 Ricker Park

$2,440

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$2,440

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$2,440

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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9 Ricker Park, Unit C3

9 Ricker Park
PortlandME04101
property at 76 Glenridge

$1,950

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$1,950

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$1,950

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

76 Glenridge

PortlandME04102
property at 78 Mellen St

$3,000

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$3,000

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$3,000

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

78 Mellen St, Unit 5

78 Mellen St
PortlandME04101

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property at 252 State St

$5,000

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$5,000

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$5,000

5 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 15

252 State St

PortlandME04101
property at 99 Silver St

$4,500

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$4,500

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$4,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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99 Silver St, Unit 3-3

99 Silver St
PortlandME04101
property at 10 Exchange St

$7,500

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$7,500

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$7,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Exchange St, Unit 301

10 Exchange St
PortlandME04101
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49 Berkshire Rd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Berkshire Rd

49 Berkshire RdPortland, ME 04103
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Portland House
Studio Apartments

Portland House

340 Eastern PromenadePortland, ME 04101
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Twenty Thames
2 Bedroom Apartments

Twenty Thames

166 Fore StPortland, ME 04101

Back Cove, Portland, ME Local Guide

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Back Cove

How much are Studio apartments in Back Cove?

There are currently 284 Studio Apartments in Back Cove with rent ranges from $1,174 to $2,585 with an average price of $2,201.

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 $1,326 to $3,575 with an average monthly rent of $2,444.

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 $1,516 to $2,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,070.

Expert Rental Resources

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

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This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.