University of New England

Biddeford, ME

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University of New England - Biddeford, ME Area Guide

World-class education on the coast of Maine

Private Coastal Ocean Rural Liberal Arts Scenic Nor’easters

Tracing its roots back to the 1830s, the University of New England has served the region as a four-year college since 1952. The university enrolls around 12,000 students, nearly half of whom are postgraduates or doctoral candidates. Primarily a liberal arts college, UNE is also well known for its various healthcare-related programs (including Maine’s only medical school) as well as its College of Graduate and Professional Studies. The Harold Alfond Forum’s sports facilities are the place to be when the Nor’easter hockey and basketball teams are playing at home. The university’s Biddeford campus enjoys an idyllic location on the southern coastline of Maine, overlooking the Saco River as it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby parks and golf courses provide excellent opportunities to get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air. Portland is only about thirty minutes up the road, making it easy to take advantage of the historic city’s vast selection of restaurants, bars, entertainment venues, and shops. Boston can be reached in under two hours, allowing you to hop down and spend a weekend in one of America’s signature cities anytime.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Biddeford, ME is $1,863 for a studio, $2,170 for one bedroom, $2,087 for two bedrooms, and $1,055 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Biddeford has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 499 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,863/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 738 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,170/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 905 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,087/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 855 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,055/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Moderately Noisy

Quiet Score

50 / 100

Schools

Biddeford Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

350 Students

Biddeford Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

631 Students

Biddeford Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

358 Students

John F Kennedy Memorial School

Public

Grades PK-5

263 Students

Biddeford Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

631 Students

Biddeford High School

Public

Grades 9-12

712 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ferry Beach State Park
  • Harris Farm
  • Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center

Airports

  • Portland International Jetport
  • Portsmouth International at Pease

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.