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Average Rent in Maine

Maine is a state in United States. It ranks #13 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 6 metropolitan areas in Maine, 15 counties,

the congressional districts of

District 01, District 02, 143 zip codes, and 154 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maine is $1,983 which represents an increase of 1.82% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Maine to rent places is Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME MSA with an average rent of $2,252. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maine to rent places is ME NON MSA with an average rent of $1,394.

The most expensive county in Maine to rent places is Cumberland County with an average rent of $2,405. The least expensive county in Maine to rent places is Aroostook County with an average rent of $1,019.

The most expensive zip code in Maine to rent places is 04093 with an average rent of $3,800. The least expensive zip code in Maine to rent places is 04743 with an average rent of $750.

The most expensive city in Maine to rent places is Buxton, ME with an average rent of $3,800. The least expensive city in Maine to rent places is Fort Kent, ME with an average rent of $750.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Maine currently stands at $1,983.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Cumberland, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,405. This represents a difference of +21% when compared to Maine.

Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,252, showing a more expensive of +14% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,878. This constitutes a less expensive by -5% when compared to the rent in Maine.

$1,983

Maine

VS

$2,405

+21%

Cumberland, county

$2,252

+14%

Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME MSA, msa

$1,878

-5%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maine

Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME MSA$2,252

Rockland, ME MSA$1,834

Bangor, ME MSA$1,674

Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA$1,597

Augusta-Waterville, ME MSA$1,534

ME NON MSA$1,394

Counties in Maine

Cumberland County$2,405

York County$2,060

Washington County$1,905

Sagadahoc County$1,858

Knox County$1,834

Hancock County$1,740

Androscoggin County$1,724

Penobscot County$1,698

Waldo County$1,597

Kennebec County$1,514

Somerset County$1,435

Franklin County$1,360

Lincoln County$1,352

Oxford County$1,232

Aroostook County$1,019

Zip Codes in Maine

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

04093$3,800

04609$3,500

04097$3,350

04096$3,300

04105$3,145

04274$3,143

04090$3,109

04048$3,000

04032$2,879

04861$2,850

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in Maine

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Buxton, ME$3,800

Bar Harbor, ME$3,500

North Yarmouth, ME$3,350

Falmouth, ME$3,306

Yarmouth, ME$3,300

Poland, ME$3,143

Wells, ME$3,109

South Berwick, ME$3,003

Limerick, ME$3,000

Freeport, ME$2,879

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Richmond, ME$950

Madawaska, ME$909

Northport, ME$900

West Paris, ME$886

Franklin, ME$879

Fort Fairfield, ME$850

Bridgewater, ME$825

Bingham, ME$810

Fort Kent, ME$750

Congressional Districts in Maine

District 01, ME

District 02, ME

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