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Rental Market Trends in Maine

$1,710/month

Average Rent

+2.6%

Increase in the Last Year

+$44

Average Price Increase

Ranked 13th

Most Expensive Rent by State

1,740

Available Rentals

Lewiston, ME

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Maine?

As of September 2025, the average rent in Maine is $1,710/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 $1,590 per month for a studio, $1,710 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,867 for a two-bedroom apartment in Maine. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,154 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,590/month
462 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,710/month
637 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,867/month
885 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,154/month
1,032 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
$756/month
535 Sq Ft
Bangor
$1,153/month
622 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,446/month
750 Sq Ft
South Portland
$1,720/month
661 Sq Ft
Portland
$1,856/month
568 Sq Ft
Saco
$1,980/month
683 Sq Ft
Westbrook
$2,010/month
710 Sq Ft
Biddeford
$2,136/month
750 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Maine?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Biddeford
$2,136/month
750 Sq Ft
Westbrook
$2,010/month
710 Sq Ft
Saco
$1,980/month
683 Sq Ft
Portland
$1,856/month
568 Sq Ft
South Portland
$1,720/month
661 Sq Ft
Auburn
$1,446/month
750 Sq Ft
Bangor
$1,153/month
622 Sq Ft
Sanford
$858/month
279 Sq Ft
Lewiston
$756/month
535 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Maine

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