1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME (206 Rentals)

Back Bay Tower

The Casco

Nightingale

11 Shepley St

Tamarlane Apartments, LLC

117 Lofts

Princeton on Back Cove

Island View Apartments
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The Linden

Princeton Pines

JM Real Estate Portland Rentals

Munjoy South Townhouses

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207 Coyle St Apt 4, Unit 4
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Cove Studio Apartments | $1,980 | $1,174 | $2,650 |
Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,500 | $3,349 |
| Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,691 | $1,516 | $4,995 |
| Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $2,175 | $4,500 |
| Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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There are currently 206 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Largest Available Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Back Cove area of Portland, ME is found at The Armature and is listed at 878 square feet priced from $2,995. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Armature | 1BD + Office Floor Plan B | 878 Sq Ft | $2,995 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Square, Unit 504 | 716 Sq Ft | $2,760 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 713 Sq Ft | $1,375 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 696 Sq Ft | $1,842 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Fore River | 665 Sq Ft | $2,825 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Helen Brooke Taussig | 661 Sq Ft | $2,719 |
| 147 Pleasant Ave | 1 Bedrom 1 Bath | 610 Sq Ft | $2,100 |
| 117 Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 525 Sq Ft | $1,870 |
Cheapest Available Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Back Cove of Portland, ME is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,375 at 645 Congress Apartments. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Back Cove is currently $2,296. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | $1,375 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | $1,589 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
| 117 Lofts | 1 Bedroom | $1,870 |
| 147 Pleasant Ave | 1 Bedrom 1 Bath | $2,100 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Helen Fairchild (Workforce Housing) | $2,272 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Cushing Island | $2,365 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Square, Unit 507 | $2,500 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across Maine including Back Cove, Portland, and the greater Portland area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
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?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Back Cove Apartments
What is the Cheapest apartment in Back Cove with 1 Bedroom?
Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Back Cove is at 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,375.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Back Cove Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Back Cove is $2,296.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Back Cove Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Back Cove is a 878 square feet unit starting from $2,995 at The Armature.
What is the average size for Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Back Cove is currently 889 sq ft.
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