
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (16 Rentals)
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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 | $2,136 | $1,174 | $2,500 |
Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,283 | $1,398 | $3,280 |
Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,679 | $1,727 | $5,580 |
Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,059 | $1,800 | $4,500 |
Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchlane | #1 | 3BR,1BA | $1,800 |
Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $1,945 |
The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,162 |
Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan O | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor | 17 Whitney Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.60 |
Birchlane | #21 | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
9 Grasmere Rd, Unit 1 | 9 Grasmere Rd | 2BR,1BA | $2.19 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan O | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
9 Cornell St, Unit 9B Cornell st | 9 Cornell St | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.76 |
Nightingale | Nightingale - Hildegard Peplau | 1BR,1BA | $4.43 |
The Armature | JR 1BR Floor Plan B (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $3.94 |
Redbank Village | The Kennebunk | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Cove, Portland, ME
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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
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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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