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Rental Market Trends in Saco, ME

What is the average rent in Saco, ME?

$1,981/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Saco, ME is $1,981 per month. This is 22% higher than the national average rent price of $1,628/month, making Saco one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Saco, you can expect to pay about $1,640 per month for a studio, $1,981 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,831 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,123 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,640/month
560 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,981/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,831/month
934 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,123/month
1,290 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Saco, ME?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.9%, which averages out to $117 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 June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Saco, ME
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Saco, ME
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Saco is $1,981, you’ll want to make about $6,603 per month or $79,236 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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Saco, ME

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Apartment communities in Saco we think you'll love

Cloverleaf Apartments

Cloverleaf Apartments

5-7 Merrill Dr,
Saco, ME 04072

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,700 - $2,600

The Eddy

The Eddy

8 Eddy Ave,
Biddeford, ME 04005

Studio - 1 Bed | $1,795 - $2,565

Cascade Falls Apartments

Cascade Falls Apartments

10 Waterfall Dr,
Saco, ME 04072

2 Beds | $3,000

The Eleven

The Eleven

51 Laconia Street,
Biddeford, ME 04005

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,850 - $3,195

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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