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Rental Market Trends in Maine

$1,665/month

Average Rent

+2.1%

Increase in the Last Year

+$35

Average Price Increase

Ranked 15th

Most Expensive Rent by State

1,391

Available Rentals

Millinocket, ME

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Maine?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Maine is $1,665/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 $1,551 per month for a studio, $1,665 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,824 for a two-bedroom apartment in Maine. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,077 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,551/month
467 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,665/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,824/month
877 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,077/month
1,031 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 Millinocket, Madawaska and Holden.

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City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Millinocket
$567/month
750 Sq Ft
Madawaska
$603/month
700 Sq Ft
Holden
$680/month
600 Sq Ft
Lewiston
$737/month
556 Sq Ft
Washburn
$748/month
750 Sq Ft
Belfast
$757/month
600 Sq Ft
Camden
$760/month
750 Sq Ft
Springvale
$859/month
586 Sq Ft
Windham
$862/month
650 Sq Ft
Oakland
$876/month
506 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Maine?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Kittery
$2,520/month
704 Sq Ft
Falmouth
$2,112/month
709 Sq Ft
Biddeford
$2,110/month
731 Sq Ft
Freeport
$2,030/month
831 Sq Ft
Scarborough
$2,024/month
681 Sq Ft
Cumberland Foreside
$2,009/month
768 Sq Ft
Hallowell
$2,004/month
991 Sq Ft
Cape Elizabeth
$1,975/month
623 Sq Ft
Saco
$1,969/month
683 Sq Ft
Yarmouth
$1,951/month
747 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Maine

1,391 Available Apartments for Rent

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