Average Rent in Maine

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Current Versus Historical Maine Rents

Maine rentals average $2,050 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,800 for a 3-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 March 2025, median rents have fallenover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $150 (-13.04%) year-over-year from $1,150 to $1,000. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $110 (-9.09%) year-over-year from $1,210 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $79 (-5.18%) year-over-year from $1,529 to $1,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $167 (8.62%) year-over-year from $1,933 to $2,100. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $417 (-14.79%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $2,400. 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 14.83% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.76% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 22.33% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 26.52% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.05	$1,100	$1,210 (-9.09%)	$1,212 (-9.22%)
3 BR	$1.57	$2,100	$1,933 (8.62%)	$1,683 (24.75%)

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 $3,500 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Waterbury, CT, with an average rent of $1,500, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Maine is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $27,500 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 12.20% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Maine are about inf% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 39.29% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 43 total cities near Maine in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,675	$1,875	$2,600	$1,935
Manchester, NH	$1,493	$1,650	$2,200	$2,040
Revere, MA	$1,850	$2,350	$2,825	$2,600
Quincy, MA	$1,000	$2,200	$2,600	$2,635
Malden, MA	$2,055	$2,025	$2,850	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,300	$3,000	$3,050
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,463	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,050	$4,100	$3,837
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,875	$3,600	$3,875

Top Neighborhoods Near Maine

There are a total of 66 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 66 total neighborhoods in or near Maine in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Maine is currently around $4,105 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only twenty-nine neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $4,105. 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 $2,271 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach 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	$2,800	$3,350	$3,050
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,743	$2,850	$3,100	$3,130
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$2,995	$3,295	$3,300
Central Harlem, New York, NY	$2,450	$2,950	$3,400	$3,348
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,725	$3,155	$3,249	$3,400
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,679	$2,900	$3,829	$3,495
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,756	$2,995	$3,395	$3,495
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,750	$2,895	$3,650	$3,800
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,513	$4,220	$5,495	$4,000
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,381	$5,000	$4,100
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,635	$4,132	$5,536	$4,111
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,365	$3,920	$5,800	$4,125
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,525	$5,750	$4,200
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,660	$4,770	$6,575	$4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,560	$4,295	$5,821	$4,350
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,157	$6,000	$4,358
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,840	$3,995	$5,540	$4,360
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,570	$4,600	$6,088	$4,600
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,258	$4,695	$6,993	$4,672
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,695	$4,875	$6,900	$4,895
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,025	$5,499	$7,818	$4,919
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,643	$4,375	$6,695	$4,997
East Village, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,995	$5,495	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,741	$4,773	$5,250	$5,197
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,900	$5,295	$5,299
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,800	$5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,600	$5,400	$5,400
NoLita, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,395	$6,495	$5,495
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,459	$5,686	$8,291	$6,026
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$3,950	$4,912	$6,234	$6,138

Top Counties Near Maine

There are a total of 66 counties located by Maine. Some of these counties include Lynn, MA, Manchester, NH, and Quincy, MA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,500. 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 $1,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $50,000, 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 17.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Maine is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Lynn, MA	$1,675	$1,875	$2,600	$1,935
Manchester, NH	$1,493	$1,650	$2,200	$2,040
Quincy, MA	$1,000	$2,200	$2,600	$2,635
Malden, MA	$2,055	$2,025	$2,850	$2,700
Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,300	$3,000	$3,050
Waltham, MA	N/A	$2,200	$3,410	$3,230
Medford, MA	N/A	$2,200	$2,800	$3,500
Boston, MA	$2,600	$3,100	$3,463	$3,500
Cambridge, MA	$2,800	$3,050	$4,100	$3,837
Somerville, MA	$2,300	$2,875	$3,600	$3,875

Top Zipcodes Near Maine

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Maine. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,590.

The following chart includes the top 8 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	$3,295	$4,350	$5,675	$3,963
10023, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,901	$8,700	$4,556
02128, Boston, MA	$2,450	$2,675	$3,200	$3,000
11375, New York, NY	$2,150	$2,925	$3,730	$3,255
02116, Boston, MA	$2,763	$3,850	$6,250	$4,000
02118, Boston, MA	$2,545	$3,600	$4,150	$3,925
10035, New York, NY	$2,414	$2,755	$3,398	$3,149
02472, Watertown Town, MA	$2,673	$2,300	$3,000	$3,050

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 $2,050 and an average price per square feet of $3.05. There are a total of 2 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 -0.13%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% 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.