Average Rent in Maine

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Current Versus Historical Maine Rents

Maine rentals average $2,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,500, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $250 (-20.83%) year-over-year from $1,200 to $950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $124 (-10.57%) year-over-year from $1,174 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-2.70%) year-over-year from $1,542 to $1,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $452 (-20.99%) year-over-year from $2,152 to $1,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,158 (49.47%) year-over-year from $2,342 to $3,500. 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 1.79% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.76% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.00	$1,050	$1,174 (-10.57%)	$999 (5.09%)
2 BR	$2.40	$1,500	$1,542 (-2.70%)	$1,225 (22.45%)
3 BR	$1.97	$1,700	$2,152 (-20.99%)	$1,720 (-1.16%)
4+ BR	$1.50	$3,500	$2,342 (49.47%)	$2,329 (50.27%)

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 $3,000 per month. A total of 10 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Maine is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $38,000 per month.

Let's compare Maine's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Maine is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 9.52% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Maine are about 18.20% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.45% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 41 total cities near Maine in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,542	$1,790	$2,200	$2,000
Lynn, MA	$1,595	$1,950	$2,500	$2,000
Revere, MA	$1,700	$2,263	$2,800	$2,500
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,665	$2,626
Malden, MA	$2,050	$2,050	$2,650	$2,675
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,725	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$3,000
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,900	$2,995	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$3,595	$3,495
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,068	$3,348	$3,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Maine

There are a total of 65 neighborhoods in or near Maine. Some of these neighborhoods include Flatbush, Bedford-Stuyvesant, and East Harlem. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 65 total neighborhoods in or near Maine in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Maine is currently around $4,199 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,199. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Maine's average rent, which is only $2,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Maine, East Side has the most affordable average rent at $2,200 per month. Whereas, at $12,000 average rent per month, SoHo is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Maine. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,725	$3,175	$3,000
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,500	$3,000	$3,100	$3,199
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,880	$3,250	$3,256
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,625	$2,880	$3,250	$3,311
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,650	$2,900	$3,200	$3,325
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,900	$2,995	$3,898	$3,350
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,185	$3,400	$3,389
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,148	$2,850	$3,300	$3,450
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,260	$6,100	$3,995
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,269	$3,828	$5,695	$4,035
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,095	$5,450	$4,070
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,507	$4,446	$6,350	$4,199
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,519	$4,099	$5,858	$4,300
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,565	$4,390	$5,200	$4,350
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,447	$4,250	$5,708	$4,378
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,695	$3,998	$5,445	$4,415
NoLita, New York, NY	N/A	$4,197	$5,495	$4,495
East Village, New York, NY	$2,750	$3,750	$4,495	$4,495
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,325	$4,500	$6,075	$4,607
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,465	$4,500	$6,600	$4,624
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,548	$3,800	$4,750	$4,765
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,250	$4,250	$5,000	$4,850
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,881	$5,298	$4,881
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,750	$5,454	$7,500	$4,912
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,133	$4,500	$7,148	$4,950
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,395	$7,200	$5,000
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,495	$7,575	$5,383
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$3,900	$5,700	$6,469	$5,400
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,696	$5,515	$5,495	$5,515
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,407	$5,672	$8,403	$5,732

Top Counties Near Maine

There are a total of 65 counties located by Maine. Some of these counties include Manchester, NH, Lynn, MA, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,300. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Waterbury, CT. It's average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $55,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Maine.

Typically, rent for studios in Maine is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Maine is 19.05% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Maine is 20.59% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Manchester, NH	$1,542	$1,790	$2,200	$2,000
Lynn, MA	$1,595	$1,950	$2,500	$2,000
Quincy, MA	$1,650	$2,200	$2,665	$2,626
Malden, MA	$2,050	$2,050	$2,650	$2,675
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,300	$2,725	$3,000
Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$3,000
Waltham, MA	$2,000	$2,700	$3,013	$3,005
Somerville, MA	$2,165	$2,900	$2,995	$3,300
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,100	$3,595	$3,495
Boston, MA	$2,500	$3,068	$3,348	$3,500

Top Zipcodes Near Maine

There are a total of 9 zipcodes in or near Maine. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,295.

The following chart includes the top 9 zipcodes in Maine. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,100	$5,544	$3,995
10023, New York, NY	$3,100	$4,950	$8,295	$5,070
02128, Boston, MA	$2,000	$2,400	$3,000	$2,875
11375, New York, NY	$2,700	$3,240	$3,625	$3,295
02116, Boston, MA	$2,900	$3,400	$6,000	$4,200
02118, Boston, MA	$350	$3,320	$4,400	$4,200
10035, New York, NY	$2,275	$2,775	$3,250	$2,985
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,678	$2,525	$3,000	$3,000
10463, New York, NY	$2,575	$2,665	$3,339	$2,925

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 $2,500. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $3.00. There are a total of 3 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 $2,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.40. There are a total of 5 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 -0.21%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.03%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Maine?

A reasonable rent price in Maine is around $2,000/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.