Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Maine
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Maine is Bangor, where the median 2-bedroom asks $1,500/month, in line with the statewide median of about $1,500. The most expensive is Portland at $2,800/month.
Across the 6 Maine cities we rank, the median 2-bedroom runs from $1,500 in Bangor to $2,800 in Portland, 1.9 times as much. 0 of 6 sit below the statewide 2-bedroom median of about $1,500. The largest rental market, Portland (694 listings), has a median of $2,800, 87% above the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 2-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Maine
Most expensive cities to rent in Maine
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Maine?
- As of October 17, 2026, Bangor has the lowest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Maine cities we rank, at $1,500/month. Next are Augusta ($1,500) and Lewiston ($1,550).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Maine?
- As of October 17, 2026, Portland has the highest median 2-bedroom asking rent among the Maine cities we rank, at $2,800/month, 87% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 2-bedroom in Maine?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 2-bedroom is about $1,500/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate