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Princeton Pines
1375 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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Princeton on Back Cove
100 Forest ParkPortland, ME 04101
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645 Congress Apartments
643-649 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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46A TamarlanePortland, ME 04103
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282 Brackett Street, Unit 2, Unit 2
282 Brackett StreetPortland, ME 04102
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92 Danforth St, Unit 3.0, Unit 3.0
92 Danforth StPortland, ME 04101
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117 Lofts
117 Preble StPortland, ME 04101
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151 North StPortland, ME 04101
537 Congress St
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Hiawatha
667 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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31 Deering St
31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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Forest Glen Apartments
1500 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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Nightingale
144 State StPortland, ME 04101
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The Linden
132 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101
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27B Mountfort StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
175 Woodlawn Ave
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The Casco
201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
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JM Real Estate Portland Rentals
1006 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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The Armature
52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
257 Deering Ave
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29 Turner St, Unit Unit 3, Unit Unit 3
29 Turner StPortland, ME 04101
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Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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Burnham Hill Apartments
609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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Trelawny Building
655 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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The Bellamy
240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Burnham Parkside Apartments
88 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Bayview Court
335 ForestPortland, ME 04101
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The Metropolitan
439 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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Deering Place Apartments
61 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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94 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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Princeton Village
220 Brighton AvePortland, ME 04102
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Shepley Apartments
18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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The Clark on Pleasant Avenue
3 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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Princeton Ridge
1342-1350 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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147 Pleasant Ave
147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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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 | $2,201 | $1,174 | $2,585 |
| Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,433 | $1,326 | $3,695 |
| Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,292 | $1,516 | $3,700 |
| Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,676 | $1,937 | $3,400 |
| Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,167 | $2,836 | $3,499 |
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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 Studio unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,500. 117 Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,610. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,500 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,610 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Linden | Studio/Efficiency | 1BR,1BA | $1,799 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | Studio,1BA | $1,990 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan B | Studio,1BA | $2,002 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME
As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $2.50 price per square foot 12 White Birth Ln #24 Model at Birchlane in the in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Back Bay Tower starting at $2,400 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Portland 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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| Birchlane | 12 White Birth Ln #24 | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.64 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 282 Brackett Street, Unit 2 | 282 Brackett Street | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| 29 Turner St, Unit Unit 3 | 29 Turner St | 1BR,1BA | $2.61 |
| 8 Quebec St, Unit 1 | 8 Quebec St | 2BR,1BA | $3.30 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.02 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| 117 Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.98 |
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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 645 Congress Apartments listed at $1,500.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment is $1,520 at 645 Congress Apartments.
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 $1,775 at Forest Glen Apartments.
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 $3,000.
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