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1375 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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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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151 North StPortland, ME 04101
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473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1
473 Cumberland AvePortland, 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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Munjoy South Townhouses
27B Mountfort StPortland, ME 04101
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21 Fessenden St, Unit 19-4
21 Fessenden StPortland, ME 04103
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19 Crescent StPortland, ME 04102
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11 Shepley St
11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
14 Boynton St
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38 Carriage Lane, Unit 38B
38 Carriage Lane
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76 Glenridge
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The Casco
201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
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19 Crescent StPortland, ME 04102
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1006 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
537 Congress St
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The Armature
52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
60 Parris St, Unit 401
60 Parris St
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259 Vaughan St, Unit 259 Vaughan, 2
259 Vaughan StPortland, ME 04102
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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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Old Port Arms
56 Exchange StPortland, 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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Burnham Parkside Apartments
94 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Princeton Village
220 Brighton AvePortland, ME 04102
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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 | $2,208 | $1,174 | $2,585 |
| Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,399 | $1,326 | $3,675 |
| Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,194 | $1,516 | $3,850 |
| Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,720 | $1,937 | $4,500 |
| Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,836 | $2,836 | $2,836 |
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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 1 Bed unit found at 645 Congress Apartments priced from $1,520. Forest Glen Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,775. 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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| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,520 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $1,775 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio,1BA | $1,999 |
| The Armature | Studio Floor Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,029 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Little Diamond Island | Studio,1BA | $2,067 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Maud Booth | Studio,1BA | $2,403 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME
As of June 20, 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 Two Bedroom Model at Winchester Woods starting at $2,295 with a $2.53 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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| Birchlane | 12 White Birth Ln #24 | 3BR,2BA | $2.50 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
| Forest Glen Apartments | Forest Glen | 2BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| 8 Quebec St, Unit 2 | 8 Quebec St | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.18 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| 473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1 | 473 Cumberland Ave | 1BR,1BA | $2.58 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Maud Booth | Studio ,1BA | $5.01 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 306 | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
| 31 Deering St | 31 Deering St | 1BR,1BA | $5.00 |
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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 JM Real Estate Portland Rentals listed at $1,999.
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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