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Rental Market Trends in Saco, ME

What is the average rent in Saco, ME?

$1,989/month

Average Rent

684 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Saco, ME is $1,989 per month. This is 22% higher than the national average rent price of $1,630/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 $1,690 per month for a studio, $1,989 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,822 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,129 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,690/month
560 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,989/month
684 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,822/month
934 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,129/month
1,290 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,722/month
813 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,849/month
821 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 5.2%, which averages out to $103 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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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Saco, ME?

Because the average rent in Saco is $1,989, you’ll want to make about $6,630 per month or $79,560 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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Cloverleaf Apartments

Cloverleaf Apartments

5-7 Merrill Dr,
Saco, ME 04072

$1,900 - $2,600

Studio - 2 Beds

The Eddy

The Eddy

8 Eddy Ave,
Biddeford, ME 04005

$1,915 - $2,515

Studio - 1 Bed

Cascade Falls Apartments

Cascade Falls Apartments

10 Waterfall Dr,
Saco, ME 04072

$2,225

1 Bed

Lofts on the Levee

Lofts on the Levee

1 Upper Falls Rd,
Biddeford, ME 04005

$1,895 - $3,195

Studio - 2 Beds

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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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