Average Rent In Maine For November 2023
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Maine?
The average rent in Maine for November 2023 is $1,100, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Maine is $1,181. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Maine is $871.
Compared to the national average of $1,340, Maine rent costs -17.9% less. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Maine ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Maine Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | ME | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,100 | $1,340 | -17.9% |
| M-o-M Change | -$22 | -$13 | 69.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | -$6 | -$14 | -57.1% |
| M-o-M % Change | -2.0% | -1.0% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | -0.5% | -1.0% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Maine
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Maine increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Maine clocking in at $871, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,181 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $590/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Maine check out:
Month Over Month Maine Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Maine has experienced a -$22 change in rent over the past month going from $1,122 to $1,100. That change comes out to -2.0%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$13 in the past month or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Maine:
Year Over Year Maine Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Maine changed -$6 from $1,106 to $1,100. A change of -$6 means that rents changed -0.5% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$14 in the past year or -1.0%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Maine:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Maine
Population: 25,431
Median Rent: $1,197
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Population: 66,715
Median Rent: $1,089
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Population: 19,127
Median Rent: $1,080
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Population: 21,413
Median Rent: $977
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Population: 18,156
Median Rent: $961
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Population: 9,167
Median Rent: $923
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Population: 2,453
Median Rent: $909
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Population: 6,680
Median Rent: $853
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Population: 32,237
Median Rent: $841
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Population: 8,314
Median Rent: $822
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