Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,700 (5 Rentals)

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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 $1,566. Rumery Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,689. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,566
Rumery LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,689
117 LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME

As of August 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $4.53 price per square foot 2 BR Floor Plan F Furnished Model at The Armature in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $5,500. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the #21 Model at Birchlane starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 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.
The Armature2 BR Floor Plan F Furnished2BR,2BA$4.53
Birchlane#213BR,2BA$2.67
7 Grasmere Rd, Unit 27 Grasmere Rd2BR,1BA$1.79
1058 Forest Ave1058 Forest Ave2BR,1BA$2.60
432 Fore St, Unit 3A432 Fore St1BR,1BA$2.24
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
The LindenOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.25
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals1006 Congress2BR,1BA$3.70
117 LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.68
Rumery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$4.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Back Cove, Portland, ME

Ranked #14

Among cities in Maine for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Cove

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Cove?

There are currently 495 Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME with pricing that ranges from $930 to $5,580. There are also 15 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Cove ranging from $1,748 to $17,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Back Cove?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Back Cove ranges from $1,748 to $17,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,402.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Back Cove?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Back Cove range from $1,750 to $4,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,975 to $17,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,836.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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