Average Rent in Maine

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Current Versus Historical Maine Rents

Maine rentals average $950 for a studio rental to $2,150 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,599, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $620 (74.70%) year-over-year from $830 to $1,450. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $83 (7.38%) year-over-year from $1,118 to $1,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $61 (4.30%) year-over-year from $1,426 to $1,488. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $767 (47.67%) year-over-year from $1,608 to $2,375. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,087 (49.21%) year-over-year from $2,208 to $3,295. 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 up by 27.94% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.72% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.44% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$15.00	$1,450	$830 (74.70%)	$1,250 (16.00%)
1 BR	$25.15	$1,200	$1,118 (7.38%)	$1,400 (-14.29%)
2 BR	$24.23	$1,488	$1,426 (4.30%)	$1,760 (-15.48%)
3 BR	$19.88	$2,375	$1,608 (47.67%)	$2,075 (14.46%)
4+ BR	$12.91	$3,295	$2,208 (49.21%)	$2,600 (26.73%)

Historical Rents in Maine

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Top Cities Near Maine

There are a total of 43 cities nearby Maine. The average rent in Maine is currently $2,700 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 $1,350, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Maine is Hampton Bays, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $14,000 per month.

Let's compare Maine's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Maine is 94.74% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 86.17% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Maine are about 73.75% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 49.43% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Maine in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,494	$1,850	$2,043	$2,060
Dover, NH	$1,025	$1,895	$2,175	$2,200
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Chelsea, MA	$1,550	$2,100	$2,800	$2,300
Lowell, MA	$1,900	$1,988	$2,275	$2,355
Salem, MA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Portsmouth, NH	$1,950	$2,400	$3,100	$2,800
Revere, MA	$1,750	$2,350	$2,875	$2,900
Wakefield, MA	$2,703	$2,475	$3,368	$2,963

Top Neighborhoods Near Maine

There are a total of 127 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 127 total neighborhoods in or near Maine in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Maine is currently around $3,425 per month. A total of 7 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,425. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Maine's average rent, which is only $1,599. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Maine, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $8,100 average rent per month, Two Bridges 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	$1,300	$1,959	$1,650	$1,800
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,225	$2,700	$2,700
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,695	$3,800	$2,883
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,473	$3,350	$4,875	$3,425
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,295	$2,600	$3,638	$3,500
South End, Boston, MA	$2,225	$3,408	$4,250	$3,725
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,435	$4,195	$3,750
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,000	$3,775
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,800	$3,250	$3,695	$3,779
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,850	$3,427	$4,500	$3,790
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,300	$3,500	$3,495	$3,995
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,626	$3,950	$3,999
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,368	$6,451	$4,500
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,497	$4,422	$5,700	$4,550
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,516	$6,692	$4,559
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,690	$4,600	$6,925	$4,615
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,000	$5,250	$7,734	$4,800
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,895	$4,905	$7,850	$4,970
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,720	$4,691	$6,473	$4,995
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,400	$4,500	$8,200	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,019	$5,000	$5,800	$5,079
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,150	$5,390	$7,765	$5,263
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,500	$5,000	$7,350	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,200	$7,350	$5,350
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,801	$4,650	$5,950	$5,405
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,615	$8,000	$5,650
East Village, New York, NY	$3,795	$4,295	$5,995	$5,995
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,463	$6,285	$10,025	$6,167
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,775	$6,998	$6,200
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$6,300	$9,995	$6,300

Top Counties Near Maine

There are a total of 45 counties located by Maine. Some of these counties include Manchester, NH, Lynn, MA, and Lowell, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,825. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. 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 86.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Maine is 65.63% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,494	$1,850	$2,043	$2,060
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,300	$2,300
Lowell, MA	$1,900	$1,988	$2,275	$2,355
Salem, MA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,500	$2,600
Malden, MA	$1,900	$2,100	$2,600	$2,700
Everett, MA	$1,850	$2,000	$2,500	$2,700
Revere, MA	$1,750	$2,350	$2,875	$2,900
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,400	$2,900	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,200	$2,800	$3,250	$3,200
Somerville, MA	$2,400	$2,613	$3,200	$3,425

Top Zipcodes Near Maine

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Maine. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,698.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,573. 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 $4,448 per month. Or in other words, $86 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,498 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	$4,000	$5,250	$6,995	$5,350
10019, New York, NY	$3,825	$4,794	$6,995	$4,995
10003, New York, NY	$4,395	$5,800	$6,995	$5,960
10009, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,495	$5,995	$5,995
10025, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,300	$5,150	$4,995
10038, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,495	$8,400	$5,495
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,536	$6,575	$4,600
11201, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,395	$6,495	$4,795
02135, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$2,800	$2,950
10036, New York, NY	$3,852	$5,395	$7,295	$5,655

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 $1,599. 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 $950 and an average price per square feet of $15.00. There are a total of 15 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $25.15. 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 $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $24.23. There are a total of 117 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 0.75%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.48% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Maine?

A reasonable rent price in Maine is around $1,279/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.