Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Augusta, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Augusta, ME rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters are seeing little change compared to last year, with a slight month-over-month increase of 0.3%.
Compared to national trends
Augusta is 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 57 total rentals available. This positions Augusta as a value-oriented metro for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for about $1,049/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,525/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,700/month. Apartments make up 83.5% of rentals, reflecting the dominant inventory type.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment climbed 12.5% year over year, and the 4+ bedroom segment rose 25.6%, both diverging from the flat citywide trend. These changes reveal distinct demand patterns within Augusta's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Augusta
$1,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Augusta is $1,500 per month as of November 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Augusta
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 remained the same 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Augusta run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,562.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,049 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 |  3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,525 | 9% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 |  6% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 13% | 26% |
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 | $1,500 | No Change | 2% | |
Condos | $1,500 | 7% | 9% | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | 6% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,049
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
26%
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
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
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
21%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Augusta, ME is equal to the median rent in Chelsea, ME.
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3%Discover rentals in Augusta, ME
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
1d ago
112 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
93 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available May 18
1d ago
93 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
58 Winthrop St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
4 Ryan Ct, Augusta, ME 04330
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
62 Chapel St, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 18
4h ago
576 Riverside Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
93 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
43 Franklin St, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
112 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,500 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Augusta?
Average rent prices in Augusta have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Augusta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Augusta is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 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 $60,000/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).