
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,474 (14 Rentals)


Princeton Pines

11 Locust St, Unit G

Princeton on Back Cove

Tamarlane Apartments, LLC

108 Cobb Ave

360 Cumberland Ave
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147 Pearl St, Unit 7

Trelawny Building

The Bellamy

Deering Place Apartments

Princeton Village

Old Port Arms

Bayview Court
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Back Cove?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Cove Studio Apartments | $2,028 | $1,174 | $2,650 |
Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,290 | $1,474 | $3,695 |
| Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,624 | $1,500 | $4,995 |
| Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $2,175 | $4,500 |
| Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Back Cove Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Back Cove?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Back Cove is under $1,795.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Back Cove?
The cheapest apartment in Back Cove is 645 Congress Apartments which is listed at $1,375, while the average apartment in Back Cove costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Back Cove?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Back Cove that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Back Cove?
Cheap apartments in Back Cove have an average cost of $1,657 which is $1,243 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Back Cove.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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