
Cheap Homes for Rent in Back Cove Neighborhood of Portland, ME from $1,700 (9 Rentals)
Cheap Homes in the Back Cove area of Portland.


15 Middle St

727 Congress St

245 Brighton Ave
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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 | $3,525 | $1,787 | $10,000+ |
Back Cove 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $6,058 | $2,500 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 9 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Casco | The Casco - Back Cove | Studio,1BA | $1,951 |
The Armature | Studio Floor Plan C | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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537 Congress St, Unit 504 | 537 Congress St | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
17 Whitney Ave, Unit First Floor | 17 Whitney Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.65 |
482 Congress St, Unit 208 | 482 Congress St | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.73 |
3 Grant St, Unit 3 | 3 Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
49 Quebec St, Unit 2 | 49 Quebec St | 2BR,1BA | $2.71 |
Liberty Commons | THE KENNEDY | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
218 Eastern Promenade, Unit 3 | 218 Eastern Promenade | 1BR,1BA | $3.88 |
JM Real Estate Portland Rentals | 1006 Congress Unit 9 | 2BR,1BA | $3.57 |
645 Congress Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.03 |
The Linden | Two Bedroom | 2BR,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.
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