The Spinning Mill
7 Island Ave,
Skowhegan, ME 04976
Studio - 2 Beds | $1,510 - $2,250
Rental Market Trends in Skowhegan, ME
Updated August 2026
The average rent in Skowhegan, ME is $1,652/month.
Rent in Skowhegan is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,652/month
Average Rent
824 Sq Ft
Average Size
-5.5%
Change / Year
7
Available Apartments
Skowhegan rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Skowhegan average $1,512 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Skowhegan average $1,652 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Skowhegan average $2,253 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Skowhegan average $2,403 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Skowhegan, ME?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.5%, which averages out to $90 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
August 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Skowhegan, ME
August 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
100%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Skowhegan, ME?
Because the average rent in Skowhegan is $1,652, you’ll want to make about $5,506 per month or $66,072 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.
How does Skowhegan, ME compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Skowhegan?
The average rent in Skowhegan is $1,652 per month, which is 0.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in Skowhegan?
Rents in Skowhegan, ME are decreasing, with prices down 5.5% year-over-year and $90 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Skowhegan?
In Skowhegan, ME, 100% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.