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Rental Market Trends in Cape Elizabeth, ME

What is the average rent in Cape Elizabeth, ME?

$2,212/month

Average Rent

624 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+10.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Cape Elizabeth, ME is $2,212 per month. This is 36% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Cape Elizabeth one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Cape Elizabeth, you can expect to pay about $2,076 per month for a studio, $2,212 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,383 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,076/month
500 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,212/month
624 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,383/month
800 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,126/month
1,279 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 Cape Elizabeth, ME?

In the past year, rent has increased by 10.7%, which averages out to $237 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 January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Cape Elizabeth, ME
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Cape Elizabeth is $2,212, you’ll want to make about $7,373 per month or $88,476 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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Apartment communities in Cape Elizabeth we think you'll love

Summit Terrace at Woodland

Summit Terrace at Woodland

60 Woodland Rd,
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

$1,975 - $2,450

1-2 Beds

Summit Terrace

Summit Terrace

111 Summit Ter,
South Portland, ME 04106

$2,024 - $2,528

2 Beds

182 Margaret St

182 Margaret St

182 Margaret St,
South Portland, ME 04106

$4,200

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38 Ocean House Rd

38 Ocean House Rd

38 Ocean House Rd,
Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

$4,200

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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