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Maine Cumberland County Portland West Bayside Princeton on Back Cove

Princeton on Back Cove

100 Forest Park, Portland, ME 04101

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  • Monthly Rent

    $1,500 - $2,200

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 ba

  • Square Feet

    515 - 700 sq ft

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  • Furnished Units Available
  • Walking/Biking Trails
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Beds Baths Average SF Availability
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 515 SF Not Available
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 1 Bath 1 Bath 1 Ba 700 SF Not Available
The Katahdin $1,500 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 515 Sq Ft
Dog Friendly Katahdin $1,600 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 515 Sq Ft
Dog Friendly Penobscot $2,026 Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft
The Penobscot $2,200 Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft
The Katahdin $1,500 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 515 Sq Ft
Dog Friendly Katahdin $1,600 Not Available
1 Bed 1 Bath 515 Sq Ft
Dog Friendly Penobscot $2,026 Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft
The Penobscot $2,200 Not Available
2 Beds 1 Bath 700 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

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The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • Dogs
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 1. Charged per pet.
      $75
    0 lbs. Weight Limit
  • Cats
    • Monthly Pet Fee
      Max of 2. Charged per pet.
      $40
    0 lbs. Weight Limit
  • Surface Lot
    • Parking Fee
      Charged per vehicle.
      $0 / mo

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1944
  • 220 units/2 stories
  • Furnished Units Available

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The Penobscot, 2BR, 1BA - 700sf
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About Princeton on Back Cove

Princeton on Back Cove apartments in Portland, ME offers spectacular value and an incredible view. Overlooking Back Cove, a picturesque bay bordered by a bicycle path. We are also close to the beautiful Payson Park and the exciting Old Port district of Portland. Great apartment homes and corporate suites in Portland, Maine! Each apartment has windows on three sides, to better experience the view. Heat and hot water included. You may even reduce your carbon footprint when living at Princeton on Back Cove, due to our eco-friendly services such as the use of bio-fuel and rent to ride bikes on site. Floor plans range from 1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments. Call today to schedule a tour!

Princeton on Back Cove is an apartment community located in Cumberland County and the 04101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portland Public Schools attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • Corporate Furnished Units Available
  • Beautiful Walking Path
  • FaceTime Tours Available
  • 24/hr emergency maintenance
  • Affordable Housing Program
  • Flexible Rent Payments with Flex
  • Pet friendly - cats and dogs
  • Winter Snow Removal
  • Shopping and services within walking distance
  • Unfurnished Unit
  • Smoke Free Apartment
  • Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Great Location
  • 3 1/2 mile walking path
  • Cable television ready
  • Fully Applianced Kitchens Including Self Cleaning Oven
  • Scheduled Resident Activities
  • AHP
  • Model Apartment Home
  • Summer Bike Program

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  • Saturday, 10am - 4pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Furnished Units Available

Package Service

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  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Walk-Up
  • Walking/Biking Trails

Apartment Features

High Speed Internet Access

Disposal

Smoke Free

Furnished

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Views
  • Furnished
  • Window Coverings
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Amenities
  • Package Service
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Walk-Up
  • Walking/Biking Trails
  • Corporate Furnished Units Available
  • Beautiful Walking Path
  • FaceTime Tours Available
  • 24/hr emergency maintenance
  • Affordable Housing Program
  • Flexible Rent Payments with Flex
  • Pet friendly - cats and dogs
  • Winter Snow Removal
  • Shopping and services within walking distance
  • Unfurnished Unit
  • Smoke Free Apartment
  • Wall to Wall Carpeting
  • Great Location
  • 3 1/2 mile walking path
  • Cable television ready
  • Fully Applianced Kitchens Including Self Cleaning Oven
  • Scheduled Resident Activities
  • AHP
  • Model Apartment Home
  • Summer Bike Program
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Disposal
  • Range
  • Views
  • Furnished
  • Window Coverings
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $40
Dog Rent $75
One-Time
Cat Fee $40
Dog Fee $75
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
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Neighborhood

A seaside community in Portland, West Bayside features a strong maritime personality paired with a gothic Victorian visual style. The neighborhood enjoys a commercial resurgence that came about thanks to its city planners, adding plenty of unique and fun restaurants, bars, and shopping opportunities. Find West Bayside located roughly on the southern shore of the Back Bay, abutting the Deering Oaks Park.

Aside from the historic homes, there’s also a variety of apartment rentals in a number of styles, many of which enjoy incredible views of Back Cove.

Learn more about living in West Bayside 
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Univ. Southern Maine,Portland
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Southern Maine Comm. Coll.
Drive: 10 min 4.7 mi
Univ. Southern Maine, Gorham
Drive: 19 min 10.4 mi
St. Joseph's College of Maine
Drive: 34 min 18.5 mi
Princeton on Back Cove is within 12 minutes or 0.7 mile from Univ. Southern Maine,Portland. It is also near Southern Maine Comm. Coll. and Univ. Southern Maine, Gorham.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Nathan Clifford School
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
311 Students
Nearby
Longfellow School-Portland
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
257 Students
Nearby
Ocean Avenue
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
347 Students
Attendance Zone
East End Community School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
407 Students
Nearby
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Attendance Zone
King Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
453 Students
Attendance Zone
Deering High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
750 Students
Attendance Zone
Portland High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
952 Students
Attendance Zone
Levey Day School
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-6
30 Students
Nearby
St. Patrick's School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Cheverus High School
Private High School
Grades 9-12
361 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Princeton on Back Cove is near Portland International Jetport, located 4.0 miles or 9 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Portland
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Old Orchard Beach Amtrak
Drive: 23 min 16.3 mi
Freeport Amtrak Station
Drive: 23 min 17.1 mi
Saco Amtrak Station
Drive: 23 min 17.4 mi
Brunswick Amtrak Station
Drive: 35 min 26.3 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Portland International Jetport
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
Very Walkable
84
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Some Transit
36
Transit Score®
Out of 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
84
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Princeton on Back Cove.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
449 Forest Ave Plaza
Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Hannaford Plaza
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Century Plaza
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Princeton on Back Cove has 3 shopping centers within 0.9 mile, which is about a 16-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Southworth Planetarium
Walk: 10 min 0.6 mi
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Mayor Baxter Woods
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
Drive: 4 min 2.1 mi
Portland Observatory
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Princeton on Back Cove has 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Southworth Planetarium, Mayor Baxter Woods, and Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Drive: 2 min 1.4 mi
Maine Medical Center
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Spring Harbor Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
Princeton on Back Cove has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Northern Light Mercy Hospital which is 1.4 miles away and a 2 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
South Portland Coast Guard Base
Drive: 9 min 4.1 mi
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Drive: 42 min 32.9 mi
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Drive: 62 min 50.7 mi
Princeton on Back Cove has 3 military bases within 50.7 miles, the nearest is South Portland Coast Guard Base which is 4.1 miles away and a 9 minute drive.
 
 

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  • The Penobscot, 2BR, 1BA - 700sf

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Princeton on Back Cove have in-unit laundry?

While Princeton on Back Cove does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

What utilities are included in rent at Princeton on Back Cove?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is Princeton on Back Cove pet-friendly?

Yes, Princeton on Back Cove welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

How much income do I need to rent at Princeton on Back Cove?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,500 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $54,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.

Does Princeton on Back Cove have move-in specials?

Princeton on Back Cove is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Princeton on Back Cove offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Princeton on Back Cove offers 4 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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