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Rental Market Trends in Augusta, ME

What is the average rent in Augusta, ME?

$973/month

Average Rent

487 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Augusta, ME is $973 per month. This is 40% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Augusta more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Augusta, you can expect to pay about $687 per month for a studio, $973 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $996 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $906 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$687/month
627 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$973/month
487 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$996/month
774 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$906/month
778 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,930/month
1,300 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Augusta, ME?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $22 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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Market Trends Over Time

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Augusta, ME?

Because the average rent in Augusta is $973, you’ll want to make about $3,243 per month or $38,916 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Augusta, ME

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Apartment Averages

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6 York St

6 York St,
Augusta, ME 04330

$1,675

3 Beds

74 Second St

74 Second St

74 Second St,
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$2,500

2 Beds

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Riverview - Maine

16 Penobscot St,
Augusta, ME 04330

$1,225

1-2 Beds

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Summerhaven Apartments

1020 Summerhaven Rd,
Augusta, ME 04330

$1,225

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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