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Average Rent in Maine

Maine is a state in United States. It ranks #12 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, 136 zip codes, and 147 cities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maine is $1,988 which represents an increase of 3.45% 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 $2,270. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maine to rent places is ME NON MSA with an average rent of $1,368.

The most expensive county in Maine to rent places is Cumberland County with an average rent of $2,415. The least expensive county in Maine to rent places is Aroostook County with an average rent of $976.

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 $767.

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 $767.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Maine currently stands at $1,988.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Cumberland, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,415. This represents a difference of +22% 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 $2,270, 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 $1,870. This constitutes a less expensive by -6% when compared to the rent in Maine.
$1,988
Maine
VS
$2,415
+22%
Cumberland, county
$2,270
+14%
Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME MSA, msa
$1,870
-6%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 28 2026

Zip Codes in Maine

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

04093$3,800
04096$3,467
04097$3,350
04105$3,194
04274$3,192
04861$2,850
04558$2,800
04691$2,800
04106$2,787
04090$2,765

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

04411$1,000
04352$975
04289$923
04257$918
04849$900
04756$900
04634$863
04920$817
04957$800
04743$767

Cities in Maine

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Buxton, ME$3,800
Yarmouth, ME$3,467
North Yarmouth, ME$3,350
Falmouth, ME$3,240
Poland, ME$3,192
South Berwick, ME$2,889
Thomaston, ME$2,850
Whiting, ME$2,800
Pemaquid, ME$2,800
South Portland, ME$2,787

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Jay, ME$1,000
Mount Vernon, ME$975
West Paris, ME$923
Mexico, ME$918
Northport, ME$900
Madawaska, ME$900
Franklin, ME$863
Bingham, ME$817
Mercer, ME$800
Fort Kent, ME$767

Congressional Districts in Maine

District 01, ME
District 02, ME
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