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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 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
290 Baxter Blvd
PortlandME04101
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Tamarlane Apartments, LLC
46A TamarlanePortland, ME 04103
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117 Lofts
117 Preble StPortland, ME 04101
280 State St, Unit 2
280 State St
PortlandME04101
58 Portland St
PortlandME04101
1251 Congress St
PortlandME04102
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Hiawatha
667 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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14 Boynton St
PortlandME04102
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31 Deering St
31 Deering StPortland, ME 04101
52 Carleton St
PortlandME04102
602 Congress St
PortlandME04101
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11 Shepley St
11 Shepley StPortland, ME 04101
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$1,900
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760 Congress St
760 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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The Armature
52 Hanover StPortland, ME 04101
29 Winchester Dr
PortlandME04103
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The Linden
132 Marginal WayPortland, ME 04101
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JM Real Estate Portland Rentals
1006 Congress StPortland, ME 04102
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33 Maggie Ln
PortlandME04103
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The Casco
201 Federal StPortland, ME 04101
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Nightingale
144 State StPortland, ME 04101
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$2,100
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33 Atlantic St, Unit 3
33 Atlantic StPortland, ME 04101
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537 Congress St, Unit 304
537 Congress StPortland, ME 04101
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$2,175
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11 Ponce St, Unit 1
11 Ponce StPortland, ME 04101
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11 Motley St, Unit #11
11 Motley StPortland, ME 04102
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Winchester Woods
41 Winchester DrPortland, ME 04103
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Island View
151 North StPortland, ME 04101
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Back Bay Tower
401 Cumberland AvePortland, ME 04101
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28 Saint George St, Unit #3
28 Saint George StPortland, ME 04103
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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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Burnham Parkside Apartments
88 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Princeton Village
220 Brighton AvePortland, ME 04102
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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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The Bellamy
240 Harvard StPortland, ME 04103
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Burnham Parkside Apartments
94 Park AvePortland, ME 04101
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Old Port Arms
56 Exchange StPortland, ME 04101
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Shepley Apartments
18 Casco StPortland, ME 04101
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89 Anderson
89 Anderson StPortland, ME 04101
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Forest Glen Apartments
1500 Forest AvePortland, ME 04103
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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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Munjoy South Townhouses
27B Mountfort StPortland, ME 04101
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236 High Street
232-236 High StPortland, ME 04101
60 Parris St
PortlandME04101
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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 | $2,079 | $1,174 | $2,904 |
| Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,275 | $3,126 |
| Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $1,516 | $4,730 |
| Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,111 | $2,450 | $4,250 |
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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. 89 Anderson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,752. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,520 |
| 89 Anderson | 89 Anderson Studio Plan B | Studio, 1BA | $1,752 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,850 |
| The Armature | Studio - Workforce Housing | Studio, 1BA | $1,925 |
| The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,965 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | 1BR, 1BA | $1,973 |
| The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | Studio, 1BA | $2,099 |
| Nightingale | Nightingale - Margaret Higgins Sanger | Studio, 1BA | $2,252 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $2.20 price per square foot Market Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome Model at Island View in the North Deering neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the 23 Pembroke St Model at 23 Pembroke St in the North Deering neighborhood starting at $2,950 with a $2.46 price per square foot. 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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| Island View | Market Rate 3 Bedroom Townhome | 3BR, 2BA | $2.20 |
| 23 Pembroke St | 23 Pembroke St | 3BR, 1BA | $2.46 |
| Winchester Woods | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $2.53 |
| 28 Saint George St, Unit Unit #3 | 28 Saint George St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.63 |
| 11 Ponce St, Unit 1 | 11 Ponce St | 2BR, 1BA | $2.72 |
| 645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $2.18 |
| The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $3.26 |
| JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 1006 Congress Unit 11 | 1BR, 1BA | $4.06 |
| Hiawatha | Hiawatha 1BD Plan H | 1BR, 1BA | $3.21 |
| 11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $3.70 |
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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 89 Anderson listed at $1,752.
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 $2,175 at The Linden.
What is the most affordable Back Cove Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Back Cove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Island View and starts from $4,250.
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