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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, 16 counties,

the congressional districts of

District 01, District 02, 140 zip codes, and 151 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maine is $1,971 which represents an increase of 3.33% 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 $2,261. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maine to rent places is ME NON MSA with an average rent of $1,391.

The most expensive county in Maine to rent places is Cumberland County with an average rent of $2,394. The least expensive county in Maine to rent places is Aroostook County with an average rent of $989.

The most expensive zip code in Maine to rent places is 04096 with an average rent of $3,886. The least expensive zip code in Maine to rent places is 04457 with an average rent of $750.

The most expensive city in Maine to rent places is Yarmouth, ME with an average rent of $3,886. The least expensive city in Maine to rent places is Lincoln, ME with an average rent of $750.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Maine currently stands at $1,971.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Cumberland, is more expensive, with an average rent of $2,394. 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 $2,261, showing a more expensive of +15% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -6% when compared to the rent in Maine.

$1,971

Maine

VS

$2,394

+21%

Cumberland, county

$2,261

+15%

Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME MSA, msa

$1,859

-6%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maine

Portland-South Portland-Biddeford, ME MSA$2,261

Rockland, ME MSA$1,875

Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA$1,616

Augusta-Waterville, ME MSA$1,561

Bangor, ME MSA$1,558

ME NON MSA$1,391

Counties in Maine

Cumberland County$2,394

York County$2,096

Washington County$1,924

Knox County$1,875

Sagadahoc County$1,856

Androscoggin County$1,734

Hancock County$1,613

Penobscot County$1,564

Kennebec County$1,553

Somerset County$1,533

Waldo County$1,425

Lincoln County$1,346

Franklin County$1,307

Oxford County$1,259

Piscataquis County$1,200

Aroostook County$989

Zip Codes in Maine

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

04096$3,886

04093$3,800

04097$3,375

04274$3,208

04614$3,167

04105$2,950

04106$2,868

04861$2,850

04558$2,800

04691$2,800

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cities in Maine

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Yarmouth, ME$3,886

Buxton, ME$3,800

North Yarmouth, ME$3,375

Poland, ME$3,208

Blue Hill, ME$3,167

Falmouth, ME$2,950

Holden, ME$2,938

South Portland, ME$2,868

Thomaston, ME$2,850

Whiting, ME$2,800

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Westport Island, ME$906

Northport, ME$900

Madawaska, ME$888

Franklin, ME$880

Bingham, ME$800

Andover, ME$795

Fort Kent, ME$789

Lincoln, ME$750

Congressional Districts in Maine

District 01, ME

District 02, ME

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