Princeton on Back Cove

100 Forest Park, Portland, ME 04101

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Princeton on Back Cove
Monthly Rent
$1,326 - $1,990
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Bedrooms
1 - 2
Bathrooms
1 Bath
Sq. Ft.
515 - 700 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

The Katahdin

$1,326 - $1,553
1 Bed, 1 Bath
515 Sq. Ft.
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Available Soon

Dog Friendly Katahdin

$1,633 - $1,800
1 Bed, 1 Bath
515 Sq. Ft.
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Available Soon

The Penobscot

$1,825
2 Beds, 1 Bath
700 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
29-F4
$1,825
700
Dec. 12

Dog Friendly Penobscot

$1,990
2 Beds, 1 Bath
700 Sq. Ft.
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Available Soon
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. 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.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1944
  • 220 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Due at Move-In

  • Security Deposit
    $500

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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Property Highlights

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

Apartment Features

  • Cable Ready
  • Disposal
  • Furnished
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Range
  • Smoke Free
  • Views
  • Window Coverings

Community Features

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

Map of Princeton on Back Cove

Area Scores

Walkability

Moderately walkable

Transit

Limited public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

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Transit

Commuter Rail

4 min Drive

Amtrak

Airport

Portland International Jetport

9 min Drive

Portland International Jetport

Moving to West Bayside, Portland, ME

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Princeton on Back Cove proximity to 449 Forest Ave Plaza, Hannaford Plaza, and Century Plaza. 449 Forest Ave Plaza is 0.2 miles away, and Hannaford Plaza is within a 15 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 30, Princeton on Back Cove has limited public transit, including 10 transit stops within 30.9 miles. Transit options include Portland and Little Diamond Island.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Princeton on Back Cove are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2.2 miles, including Southworth Planetarium, Mayor Baxter Woods, and Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine.

Airports

Living in West Bayside provides easy access to Portland International Jetport, located just 9 minutes from Princeton on Back Cove.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Not rated

Nathan Clifford School

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 7 out of 10

Ocean Avenue

Grades K-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 3 out of 10

Howard C Reiche Community School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 10 out of 10

Longfellow School-Portland

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

East End Community School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

King Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 6 out of 10

Lincoln Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

Not rated

Levey Day School

Grades PK-8

Private

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Deering High School

Grades 9-12

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Portland High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Cheverus High School

Grades 9-12

Private

Not rated

Baxter Academy for Technology and Science

Grades 9-12

Public

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Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (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)

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 in Portland, ME

Contact

Property Address:
100 Forest Park,
Portland, ME 04101
Phone Number: (207) 503-2191
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Office Hours
  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
Princeton on Back Cove

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