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Rental Market Trends in Maine

$1,725/month

Average Rent

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

+$39

Average Price Increase

Ranked 13th

Most Expensive Rent by State

1,789

Available Rentals

Lewiston, ME

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Maine?

As of April 2026, the average rent in Maine is $1,725/month. When you rent an apartment in Maine, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,637 per month for a studio, $1,725 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,905 for a two-bedroom apartment in Maine. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,049 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,637/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,725/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,905/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,049/month
1,040 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Maine?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Maine to live are Lewiston, Bangor and Auburn.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lewiston
$761/month
535 Sq Ft
Bangor
$1,246/month
595 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,517/month
751 Sq Ft
South Portland
$1,765/month
661 Sq Ft
Portland
$1,856/month
584 Sq Ft
Saco
$2,076/month
677 Sq Ft
Biddeford
$2,182/month
745 Sq Ft
Westbrook
$2,202/month
692 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Maine?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Maine to live are Westbrook, Biddeford and Saco.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Westbrook
$2,202/month
692 Sq Ft
Biddeford
$2,182/month
745 Sq Ft
Saco
$2,076/month
677 Sq Ft
Portland
$1,856/month
584 Sq Ft
South Portland
$1,765/month
661 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,517/month
751 Sq Ft
Bangor
$1,246/month
595 Sq Ft
Sanford
$865/month
250 Sq Ft
Lewiston
$761/month
535 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Maine

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