Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Augusta, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Augusta
$1,400/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Augusta is $1,400 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $525 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Augusta
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Augusta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Augusta, ME
Average rent prices in Augusta have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Augusta, ME
Rent prices in Augusta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Augusta is $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Augusta run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 11% |  19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,300 | 5% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 5% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $2,445 | No Change | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Augusta, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,775 | 12% | - | |
Houses | $2,150 | 28% | No Change | |
Rooms | $700 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Augusta, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
28%
Rooms
Average rent
$700
The table above reflects average rent prices in Augusta, ME, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Augusta, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Augusta and Chelsea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Augusta
27%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Augusta, ME is 13% lower than the median rent in Chelsea, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
49%$1,297
4%$1,582
22%$1,400
155%$1,750
23%$1,050
16%$1,795
33%$1,700
39%$1,364
50%$1,295
12%$1,300
24%$1,600
46%Discover rentals in Augusta, ME
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 22
1d ago
23 Winthrop St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
12 Spaulding St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
9h ago
592 Riverside Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
1d ago
5 Hummingbird Cir, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350–$2,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4 Commonwealth Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
341 Water St #204, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
20h ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
38 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
127 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
5 Hummingbird Cir, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350–$2,450
Apartment for rent
9h ago
592 Riverside Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Augusta
19 Oxford St #2, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
38 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
127 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
20h ago
576 Riverside Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
12 Spaulding St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
1d ago
38 Water St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
127 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Augusta, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Augusta rental market.
How much is rent in Augusta?
The average rent in Augusta is $1,400 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Augusta?
Average rent prices in Augusta have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Augusta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Augusta is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Augusta?
To comfortably afford rent in Augusta, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Augusta?
January offers the lowest rents in Augusta, while June sees the highest prices, creating a 21% difference between peak and off-peak pricing. Planning a January move could result in lower prices compared to summer months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).