Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $800 (46 Rentals)

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31 Deering St
$1,750 - $2,000
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31 Deering St

31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Shepley St
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$1,850 - $2,500
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$1,850 - $2,500
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11 Shepley St

11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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$1,921

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$1,921
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38 Carriage Lane, Unit 38B

38 Carriage Lane
PortlandME04103

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33 Atlantic St
$2,400
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$2,400
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33 Atlantic St

33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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111 Grant St., Unit #2
$2,624
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111 Grant St., Unit #2

111 Grant St.Portland, ME 04101
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Burnham Hill Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burnham Hill Apartments

609 Ocean AvePortland, ME 04103
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Trelawny Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Trelawny Building

655 Congress 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 2 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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Old Port Arms
1 Bedroom Apartments

Old Port Arms

56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101

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Shepley Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepley Apartments

18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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Princeton Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Princeton Ridge

1342-1350 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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147 Pleasant Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

147 Pleasant Ave

147 Pleasant AvePortland, ME 04103
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West End Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

West End Place

183 Brackett StPortland, ME 04102
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Holiday Woods at Canco
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Holiday Woods at Canco

257 Canco RdPortland, ME 04103
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Linden priced from $2,000. The Armature has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,029. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,000
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan AStudio,1BA$2,029
The CascoThe Casco - Back BayStudio,1BA$2,289
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,295
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals50 Monument Square, Unit 403Studio,1BA$2,358
523-529 Washington Ave.523-529 Washington Ave. - 523-13BR,1BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $2.56 price per square foot 10 Rudman Rd Model at 10 Rudman Rd, Unit First Floor in the in the Riverton neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the 12 White Birth Ln #24 Model at Birchlane starting at $3,000 with a $2.50 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.
10 Rudman Rd, Unit First Floor10 Rudman Rd3BR,1BA$2.56
Birchlane12 White Birth Ln #243BR,2BA$2.50
111 Grant St., Unit #2111 Grant St.2BR,1BA$2.39
46 Market StStudioStudio ,1BA$2.50
523-529 Washington Ave.523-529 Washington Ave. - 523-13BR,1BA$2.48
Winchester WoodsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.53
33 Atlantic St33 Atlantic St1BR,1BA$3.20
8 Quebec St, Unit 28 Quebec St2BR,1BA$3.44
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.87
473 Cumberland Ave, Unit 1473 Cumberland Ave1BR,1BA$2.85

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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 Armature listed at $2,029.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Back Cove Apartment is $2,000 at The Linden.

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 $2,295 at Winchester Woods.

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