Average Rent in Maine

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Current Versus Historical Maine Rents

Maine rentals average $925 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,525, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $23 (2.46%) year-over-year from $915 to $938. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (5.88%) year-over-year from $1,133 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $80 (5.41%) year-over-year from $1,471 to $1,550. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $398 (23.41%) year-over-year from $1,702 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $383 (16.55%) year-over-year from $2,317 to $2,700. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 3.60% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.62% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.23% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$52.41	$938	$915 (2.46%)	$1,095 (-14.38%)
1 BR	$31.71	$1,200	$1,133 (5.88%)	$1,235 (-2.83%)
2 BR	$23.57	$1,550	$1,471 (5.41%)	$1,633 (-5.05%)
3 BR	$20.92	$2,100	$1,702 (23.41%)	$1,933 (8.62%)
4+ BR	$12.96	$2,700	$2,317 (16.55%)	$2,950 (-8.47%)

Historical Rents in Maine

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Top Cities Near Maine

There are a total of 44 cities nearby Maine. The average rent in Maine is currently $2,673 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Scranton, PA, with an average rent of $1,300, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Maine is Hampton Bays, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $20,000 per month.

Let's compare Maine's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Maine is 86.49% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 91.30% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Maine are about 64.80% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 93.24% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 44 total cities near Maine in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bangor, ME	$975	$1,150	$1,650	$1,525
Manchester, NH	$1,388	$1,800	$1,986	$1,986
Dover, NH	$1,100	$1,825	$2,305	$2,100
Lynn, MA	$1,625	$1,950	$2,400	$2,250
Lowell, MA	$1,650	$1,650	$2,350	$2,400
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,025	$2,500	$2,638
Salem, MA	$1,950	$2,250	$2,600	$2,650
Woburn, MA	$1,825	$2,100	$2,623	$2,695
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,795	$2,700
Wakefield, MA	$2,615	$2,721	$3,640	$2,898

Top Neighborhoods Near Maine

There are a total of 151 neighborhoods in or near Maine. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, Commonwealth, and Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 151 total neighborhoods in or near Maine in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Maine is currently around $3,565 per month. A total of 3 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-seven neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,565. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Maine's average rent, which is only $1,525. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Maine, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,450 per month. Whereas, at $8,400 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Maine. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,388	$1,604	$1,750	$1,800
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,050	$2,400	$2,950	$3,000
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,500	$2,900	$3,920	$3,200
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,350	$5,375	$3,300
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,970	$3,200	$3,800	$3,636
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,150	$3,515	$4,396	$3,784
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,475	$3,000	$4,000	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,124	$3,225	$3,800	$3,877
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,204	$4,300	$3,900
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,898	$3,400	$3,943	$4,000
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,685	$3,750	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,644	$4,475	$6,440	$4,500
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,597	$4,474	$6,295	$4,650
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,808	$4,695	$7,400	$4,650
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,495	$5,900	$4,750
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,669	$4,500	$6,450	$4,845
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,276	$7,151	$5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,800	$7,495	$5,250
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,050	$7,450	$5,349
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,549	$6,895	$5,350
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,110	$5,000	$5,900	$5,400
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,979	$4,518	$5,913	$5,413
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,868	$5,250	$6,650	$5,595
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,170	$5,595	$8,169	$5,625
East Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,295	$6,450	$5,695
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,600	$6,300	$8,500	$5,700
West Village, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,850	$7,495	$5,973
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,400	$6,032	$9,500	$6,000
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,459	$5,750	$8,060	$6,275
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,095	$5,750	$6,213	$7,112

Top Counties Near Maine

There are a total of 46 counties located by Maine. Some of these counties include Bangor, ME, Manchester, NH, and Lynn, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,725. That's roughly around $33 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bangor, ME. Its average rent per month is $1,525. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by Maine.

Typically, rent for studios in Maine is 100.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Maine is 91.43% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Maine is 68.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bangor, ME	$975	$1,150	$1,650	$1,525
Manchester, NH	$1,388	$1,800	$1,986	$1,986
Lynn, MA	$1,625	$1,950	$2,400	$2,250
Lowell, MA	$1,650	$1,650	$2,350	$2,400
Everett, MA	$2,150	$2,200	$2,500	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,800	$2,025	$2,500	$2,638
Salem, MA	$1,950	$2,250	$2,600	$2,650
Revere, MA	$1,800	$2,200	$2,795	$2,700
Medford, MA	$1,950	$2,400	$3,000	$3,300
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,850	$3,400	$3,750

Top Zipcodes Near Maine

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Maine. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,790.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,613. That's at least $90 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Maine is $4,494 per month. Or in other words, $83 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,225 per month. Which comes out to $81 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Maine. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$3,925	$4,795	$6,640	$5,197
10019, New York, NY	$3,867	$4,650	$7,090	$4,998
10003, New York, NY	$4,295	$5,473	$6,495	$5,850
10009, New York, NY	$3,000	$4,495	$6,062	$5,995
10038, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,295	$7,059	$5,345
10025, New York, NY	$3,375	$4,400	$6,300	$4,700
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,512	$6,430	$4,880
10022, New York, NY	$3,700	$5,588	$6,550	$5,695
02135, Boston, MA	$2,100	$2,550	$3,100	$3,250
10036, New York, NY	$3,993	$5,150	$7,497	$5,495

Frequently Asked Questions - Maine Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Maine?

The average monthly rental price for Maine apartments for rent is approximately $1,525. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Maine rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Maine.

How much is a studio apartment in Maine?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $925 and an average price per square feet of $52.41. There are a total of 16 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Maine.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Maine?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,150 and an average price per square feet of $31.71. There are a total of 41 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Maine.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Maine?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,585 and an average price per square feet of $23.57. There are a total of 84 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Maine.

How have rent prices in Maine changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Maine can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.23% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Maine?

A reasonable rent price in Maine is around $1,220/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.