Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (16 Rentals)

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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
Studio Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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The Bellamy
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Bellamy

240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Bayview Court
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bayview Court

335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

The Metropolitan

439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Tamarlane
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tamarlane

46A TamarlanePortland, ME 04103
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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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West End Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Place

183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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Back Cove, Portland, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Back Cove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Back Cove area of Portland, ME is a 3 Beds unit found at Birchlane priced from $1,800. Redbank Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchlane#13BR,1BA$1,800
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,945
The CascoThe Casco - Deer IsleStudio,1BA$1,951
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,162
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan O1BR,1BA$2,235

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME

As of June 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $1.60 price per square foot 17 Whitney Ave Model at 17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor in the in the Oakdale neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the #21 Model at Birchlane starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor17 Whitney Ave3BR,1BA$1.60
Birchlane#213BR,2BA$2.67
9 Grasmere Rd, Unit 19 Grasmere Rd2BR,1BA$2.19
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
HiawathaHiawatha 1BD Plan O1BR,1BA$3.17
9 Cornell St, Unit 9B Cornell st9 Cornell St1BR,1BA$2.50
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.76
NightingaleNightingale - Hildegard Peplau1BR,1BA$4.43
The ArmatureJR 1BR Floor Plan B (ADA)1BR,1BA$3.94
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.64

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Back Cove, Portland, ME

Ranked #14

Among neighborhoods in Portland, ME for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

This website works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Portland. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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

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 The Casco listed at $1,951.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment is $1,945 at Redbank Village.

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 $2,290 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 Birchlane and starts from $1,800.

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