Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Average rent in
Augusta, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on September 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Augusta
$1,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Augusta is $1,500 per month as of September 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
33
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Augusta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Augusta, ME
Average rent prices in Augusta have increased by 1% 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 $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Augusta run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 |  24% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 18% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 |  2% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | No Change | 35% |
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 | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
18%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
35%
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
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
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
25%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Augusta, ME is 5% higher than the median rent in Chelsea, ME.
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79%Discover rentals in Augusta, ME
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 17
5d+ ago
93 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
112 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
16 Jefferson St #2, Augusta, ME 04330
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
4d ago
4 Commonwealth Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
5 Hummingbird Cir, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available May 18
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
2d ago
223 Cony Rd, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
2d ago
33 Bangor St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
23h ago
Condo for rent in Augusta
600 Riverside Dr #21, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Augusta
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,825
House for rent
Available Nov 11
1d ago
112 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
3 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
23h ago
Condo for rent in Augusta
600 Riverside Dr #21, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
$1,400
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,015
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
1d ago
112 Eastern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
576 Riverside Dr, 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 $1,500 per month as of September 26, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Augusta?
Average rent prices in Augusta have increased by 1% 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).