Average Rent in Maine

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Current Versus Historical Maine Rents

Maine rentals average $850 for a studio rental to $3,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,463, or roughly $22 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $138 (-16.02%) year-over-year from $863 to $725. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $53 (4.50%) year-over-year from $1,184 to $1,238. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $64 (4.43%) year-over-year from $1,436 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $245 (15.03%) year-over-year from $1,630 to $1,875. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,108 (49.44%) year-over-year from $2,242 to $3,350. 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 25.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.21% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.88% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$50.00	$725	$863 (-16.02%)	$958 (-24.35%)
1 BR	$27.31	$1,238	$1,184 (4.50%)	$1,317 (-6.01%)
2 BR	$21.34	$1,500	$1,436 (4.43%)	$1,677 (-10.54%)
3 BR	$20.02	$1,875	$1,630 (15.03%)	$2,208 (-15.09%)
4+ BR	$21.87	$3,350	$2,242 (49.44%)	$2,467 (35.81%)

Historical Rents in Maine

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Top Cities Near Maine

There are a total of 41 cities nearby Maine. The average rent in Maine is currently $2,625 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 $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 100.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 68.63% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Maine are about 76.27% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 77.88% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 41 total cities near Maine in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,579	$1,849	$1,950	$2,000
Chelsea, MA	$1,595	$2,148	$2,700	$2,100
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,295	$2,250
Lowell, MA	$1,095	$1,850	$2,025	$2,250
Salem, MA	$1,375	$2,000	$2,395	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,585
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,625
Wakefield, MA	$2,283	$2,625	$3,253	$2,850
Portsmouth, NH	$1,950	$2,698	$3,300	$3,050

Top Neighborhoods Near Maine

There are a total of 124 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 124 total neighborhoods in or near Maine in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Maine is currently around $3,328 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-eight neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,328. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Maine's average rent, which is only $1,463. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Maine, Logan - Ogontz - Fern Rock has the most affordable average rent at $1,355 per month. Whereas, at $8,000 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	$1,300	$1,925	$1,675	$1,800
Commonwealth, Boston, MA	$1,900	$2,200	$2,700	$2,650
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston, MA	$2,250	$2,800	$3,227	$2,900
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,225	$3,400	$4,200	$3,600
South End, Boston, MA	$2,835	$3,398	$4,250	$3,700
Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA	$2,250	$3,075	$3,675	$3,725
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,160	$3,490	$4,722	$3,773
Back Bay, Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,375	$5,850	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,200	$3,300	$3,895	$3,899
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,950	$3,250	$3,995	$3,975
East Harlem, New York, NY	$3,338	$3,802	$3,495	$3,995
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,200	$4,568	$4,000
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,459	$6,573	$4,550
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,593	$4,495	$6,050	$4,590
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,625	$4,434	$6,300	$4,592
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,703	$4,600	$7,295	$4,600
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,009	$4,905	$5,672	$4,950
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,775	$5,329	$7,600	$4,950
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,800	$4,684	$6,000	$5,000
Midtown, New York, NY	$4,045	$4,905	$7,550	$5,100
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,233	$5,335	$6,882	$5,125
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,350	$8,100	$5,195
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,450	$4,874	$7,785	$5,237
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,050	$7,600	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,100	$6,254	$5,486
West Village, New York, NY	$5,100	$5,495	$6,950	$5,500
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,480	$5,100	$7,995	$5,542
East Village, New York, NY	$4,025	$4,750	$5,995	$5,950
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,522	$6,095	$9,250	$5,995
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,750	$7,150	$10,762	$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 $2,900. That's roughly around $32 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,650. 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 135.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Maine is 80.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Maine is 83.05% 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	$1,579	$1,849	$1,950	$2,000
Lynn, MA	$1,650	$1,900	$2,295	$2,250
Lowell, MA	$1,095	$1,850	$2,025	$2,250
Salem, MA	$1,375	$2,000	$2,395	$2,500
Malden, MA	$1,700	$2,100	$2,500	$2,500
Revere, MA	$1,695	$2,200	$2,600	$2,585
Everett, MA	$1,650	$2,000	$2,500	$2,625
Medford, MA	$1,925	$2,238	$2,800	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,350	$2,600	$2,995	$3,200
Boston, MA	$2,400	$2,800	$3,100	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Maine

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Maine. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $4,868.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,592. 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 $4,545 per month. Or in other words, $89 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $6,424 per month. Which comes out to $86 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	$3,915	$5,300	$7,395	$5,395
10019, New York, NY	$3,830	$4,848	$6,536	$5,060
10003, New York, NY	$4,598	$6,450	$6,995	$6,200
10009, New York, NY	$3,488	$5,550	$5,912	$5,830
10025, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,895	$5,495	$5,150
10038, New York, NY	$4,367	$5,265	$6,865	$5,265
11101, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,495	$6,575	$4,645
11201, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,495	$6,461	$4,750
02135, Boston, MA	$1,890	$2,250	$2,800	$2,950
10036, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,700	$6,498	$5,150

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 $1,463. 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 $850 and an average price per square feet of $50.00. There are a total of 9 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $27.31. There are a total of 29 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 $1,475 and an average price per square feet of $21.34. There are a total of 69 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 -0.16%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Maine?

A reasonable rent price in Maine is around $1,170/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.