Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,700 (9 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 Studio unit found at The Casco priced from $1,951. The Armature has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Back Cove apartments for rent in Portland, ME:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The CascoThe Casco - Back CoveStudio,1BA$1,951
The ArmatureStudio Floor Plan CStudio,1BA$1,995
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,036

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Back Cove area is the $1.24 price per square foot 537 Congress St Model at 537 Congress St, Unit 504 in the in the Downtown Portland neighborhood starting from $3,925. The second greatest value Back Cove apartment is the 17 Whitney Ave Model at 17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor starting at $3,300 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the Oakdale 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.
537 Congress St, Unit 504537 Congress St2BR,1BA$1.24
17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor17 Whitney Ave4BR,1BA$1.65
482 Congress St, Unit 208482 Congress St1BR,1.5BA$2.73
3 Grant St, Unit 33 Grant St1BR,1BA$3.00
49 Quebec St, Unit 249 Quebec St2BR,1BA$2.71
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.91
218 Eastern Promenade, Unit 3218 Eastern Promenade1BR,1BA$3.88
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals1006 Congress Unit 92BR,1BA$3.57
645 Congress Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.03
The LindenTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Back Cove

What type of rentals are currently available in Back Cove?

There are currently 494 Apartments for Rent in Back Cove, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,174 to $5,480. There are also 19 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Back Cove ranging from $1,787 to $18,500.

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 $1,787 to $18,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,977.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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