
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

How much does it cost to rent a home in Back Cove?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Back Cove 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,052 | $1,940 | $9,475 |
Back Cove 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $7,858 | $2,975 | $10,000+ |
Back Cove 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,950 | $3,950 | $3,950 |
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There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME.
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,566 |
Rumery Lofts | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,689 |
117 Lofts | Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Armature | 2 BR Floor Plan F Furnished | 2BR,2BA | $4.53 |
Birchlane | #21 | 3BR,2BA | $2.67 |
7 Grasmere Rd, Unit 2 | 7 Grasmere Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
1058 Forest Ave | 1058 Forest Ave | 2BR,1BA | $2.60 |
432 Fore St, Unit 3A | 432 Fore St | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
The Linden | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.25 |
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 1006 Congress | 2BR,1BA | $3.70 |
117 Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.68 |
Rumery Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.05 |
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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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