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Back Bay Tower

401 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
(58 Reviews)
$1,753 - $3,771/mo
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meagn08

Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2016

12/5/2016

I've lived in many different apartments in Portland and none of them compare to the ease and comfort of Back Bay Tower. My previous apartments have been owned by property management companies around the city and landlords that live out of state. The companies haveā€¦Ā See More >
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    anonymous

    Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2016

    12/3/2016

    I have lived at BBT for 4 years now. Having resided in numerous rental properties throughout the past 20 years, the overwhelming difference comes down to people - the property management staff. Without question, Amy has gone above and beyond to make sureā€¦Ā See More >
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      anonymous

      Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2016

      12/2/2016

      My partner and I have lived at Back Bay Tower for several years and are consistently pleased with our experience. The staff (Amy, Steve, Andrea) are pleasant and professional, and always exceed expectations. From sweeping views to "steps away" access to everythingā€¦Ā See More >
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        kbelgard

        Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2016

        3/10/2016

        I have been living in Back Bay Tower since April of 2014. It has been a wonderful apartment experience for my family and I. When we were first apartment hunting, it was very difficult to find a place that accepts dogs in downtown Portland. However,ā€¦Ā See More >
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          anonymous

          Resident ā€¢ 2014 - 2016

          2/11/2016

          I moved to BBT in September of 2014, so it has been about 17 months. I have been very happy with living here. The management is very attentive to any needs that arise. There is a nice mix of people here and allā€¦Ā See More >
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            anonymous

            Resident ā€¢ 2015

            12/4/2015

            We just recently moved to Back Bay Tower after selling our suburban home of 20 years. We have had a wonderful experience so far living at BBT. The staff, and in particular the manager, have been very responsive to any questions or needs that weā€¦Ā See More >
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              aebrom

              Resident ā€¢ 2013 - 2014

              11/4/2014

              The Back Bay Tower deserves nothing less than five stars in every possible area. As a property manager and landlord myself, I understand the industry well and was very picky in my search for an apartment in Portland, especially because I had to find aā€¦Ā See More >
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                jt72

                Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2014

                9/3/2014

                I have lived at BBT for the past 3 years and it has been an awesome experience. Amy Winn is the manager of the building and she is fantastic and easy to work with. Very accommodating and makes you feel like the place really isā€¦Ā See More >
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                  anonymous

                  Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2014

                  8/1/2014

                  Choose Back Bay Tower if your search is for a total living experience! When i signed my first lease at BBT i needed assistance to walk, required oxygen therapy and a caregiver, to provide personal care. Three years later i became eligible forā€¦Ā See More >
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                    anonymous

                    Resident ā€¢ 2013

                    8/14/2013

                    I have been in Back Bay Tower for approximately one year now and love being here. The building is well kept and secure, the amenities (pool, gym, outside grills and laundry room) are great, the space is well taken care of and I can't sayā€¦Ā See More >
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                      anonymous

                      Resident ā€¢ 2000 - 2013

                      8/12/2013

                      We have been living at Back Bay Tower for the better part of 14 years and we plan to reside here indefinitely. It offers us a lifestyle that best fits our needs, personally, socially and professionally. Our apartment is spacious and comfortable and our viewā€¦Ā See More >
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                        anonymous

                        Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

                        8/9/2013

                        Back Bay Tower located in the heart of Portland is the place to be! We are so happy here...clean apartment, covered parking, pool, gym, rooftop terrace, helpful staff and maintenance crew and pet friendly. Great views and walking distance to the best shops in Portland.ā€¦Ā See More >
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                          anonymous

                          Resident ā€¢ 2013

                          8/8/2013

                          I have had the pleasure of living in the Back Bay tower a couple times in the last 10 years. I found the apartments very spacious clean and comfortable. The only complaint would be that the manager --------, whom I loaned $1500.00 to,ā€¦Ā See More >
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                            KarenField95

                            Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

                            5/29/2013

                            I have lived at Back Bay Tower for a year. My apartment is spacious and was is great shape when I moved in last year. I feel very secure with the building's security system. I have lived in apartments is large cities and never feltā€¦Ā See More >
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                              anonymous

                              Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

                              3/21/2013

                              My daughter stayed here for one year while going to school. Safety was my biggest concern with her being alone in the "big city". She was indeed safe. Her apartment was perfect for her stay. The management was great as well as her neigbors. Iā€¦Ā See More >
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                                HappyUrbanDweller

                                Resident ā€¢ 2012 - 2013

                                1/3/2013

                                I was a resident at Back Bay tower for over a year. I thought the accommodations were top notch. The management has always been very accommodating. There were never any issues and in fact the management was very helpful in every issue I encountered includingā€¦Ā See More >
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                                  anonymous

                                  Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2013

                                  1/2/2013

                                  Biggest gripe is management. Very nice when showing apartments - after you've moved in, quite a different story. Very unfriendly especially if you ask for any type of help. Always a scowl on their faces - I'm thinking so this way youā€¦Ā See More >
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                                    ladyinthetower

                                    Resident ā€¢ 2011 - 2012

                                    8/26/2012

                                    My experience here has been very positive. It's a wonderful location, and nowhere else in Portland will you get these amenities. The apartments are well-built and I get very little noise from my neighbors. Be aware that Cumberland Avenue-facing units get quite a bit ofā€¦Ā See More >
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                                      anonymous

                                      Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2011

                                      8/27/2011

                                      Quite Happy at the Tower

                                      I have lived in the Back Bay Tower for a little over a year now. I've kept up on the apartment ratings for the Tower, and I thought that I would add my opinion to the mix. I've started this apartment rating multipleā€¦Ā See More >
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                                        anonymous

                                        Resident ā€¢ 2010 - 2011

                                        8/15/2011

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                                          michaelleonard

                                          Resident ā€¢ 2009 - 2011

                                          8/15/2011

                                          Cozy, quiet and comfy

                                          I have been a resident of the Back Bay Tower for over two years. I find the apartment to be very quiet, clean, and comfortable. It offers a panoramic view of both Portland and the Casco Bay. I have had zero problems since my arrival -ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                            urbanmainer

                                            Resident ā€¢ 2011

                                            8/14/2011

                                            Excellent experience

                                            I moved in four months ago, and I don't ever plan to leave -- except, perhaps, to a better apartment in this same building! Management is friendly and helpful, maintenance staff are polite and responsive. My apartment was spotless when I moved in and Iā€¦Ā See More >
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                                              anonymous

                                              Resident ā€¢ 2011

                                              8/9/2011

                                              Back Bay Tower

                                              I just moved in and have found it a great place to live. I find the staff very helpful and friendly. I have lived in a lot of places and this is the first place that the response from Maintenance was super. ā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                anonymous

                                                Resident ā€¢ 2009

                                                8/9/2011

                                                the Good Life at Back Bay Tower

                                                Portland offers very few options for high rise living, and Back Bay Tower offers a great opportunity, where few others exist. The apartments are large, most, as mine does, have sweeping views of the city, the harbor and back bay. We're lucky toā€¦Ā See More >
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                                                  anonymous

                                                  Resident ā€¢ 2010

                                                  8/9/2011

                                                  Nothing but good news !!!

                                                  I recently renewed my lease at BBT and after my appointment with the manager, Amy, I felt I needed to find a way to let others know what a grand 'home' this is and what an eclectic and caring community of people there are toā€¦Ā See More >

                                                    Features & Amenities

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                                                    • Laundry Connections in Some Units
                                                    • Laundry On-Site
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                                                    • Dogs Allowed
                                                      Comments: Cats, Dogs, and Birds only. No reptiles or rodents
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                                                    Comments: Cats, Dogs, and Birds only. No reptiles or rodents
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