Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME (73 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Back Cove area of Portland that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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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 | $2,022 | $1,174 | $2,650 |
Back Cove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,287 | $1,264 | $3,297 |
Back Cove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,652 | $1,516 | $4,995 |
Back Cove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,803 | $1,264 | $4,500 |
Back Cove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,018 | $2,836 | $3,200 |
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There are currently 73 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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Most Pet Friendly Back Cove Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Back Cove area of Portland, ME that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Island View Apartments with prices starting from $1,709 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. Back Bay Tower scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,800. Here are the most Pet Friendly Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:
Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Island View Apartments | 4/4 | East End | $1,709 |
Back Bay Tower | 3.8/4 | West Bayside | $1,800 |
11 Shepley St | 3.6/4 | City Center | $1,850 |
645 Congress Apartments | 3.2/4 | City Center | $1,402 |
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 3.2/4 | Libbytown | $1,974 |
The Armature | 3/4 | West Bayside | $1,995 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Back Cove
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Back Cove of Back Cove is the Studio Model at 645 Congress Apartments, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,402. The second cheapest Back Cove Pet Friendly apartment is the Spruce 2 Beds unit at Tamarlane Apartments, LLC starting at $1,516. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Back Cove apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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645 Congress Apartments | Studio | $1,402 |
Tamarlane Apartments, LLC | Spruce | $1,516 |
11 Shepley St | 1Bedroom | $1,850 |
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 50 Monument Unit 406 | $1,974 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan C | $1,995 |
Back Bay Tower | 2 Bed 2 Bath | $2,000 |
Nightingale | Nightingale - Susie King Taylor | $2,042 |
The Casco | The Casco - Deer Isle | $2,290 |
Island View Apartments | Three Bedroom Townhouse | $2,950 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleBack Cove, Portland, ME
Ranked #5
Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Family-Friendly Rating
A family-friendly apartment property may be just the ticket if you have children when you rent. Amongst all of the submarkets in Portland, Back Cove is now ranked as one of the best communities for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. This includes features like parks, and having the most respected learning and education resources for the kids to attend available.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and outdoor amenities? this residential neighborhood is a highly-rated section of town for its many parks, paths, and trails, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Are there furry friends in your life? this residential area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Back Cove Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Back Cove?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Back Cove is at Princeton Pines listed at $1,174.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Back Cove Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Back Cove is $2,425.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Back Cove Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Back Cove is a 1,975 square feet unit starting from $3,900 at 49 Berkshire Rd.
What is the average size for Back Cove Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Back Cove is currently at 798 sq ft.
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