Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Average rent in
Augusta, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on May 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Augusta
$1,550/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Augusta is $1,550 per month as of May 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
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Augusta run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,150 |  12% | 43% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | 1% | 13% | |
3 bedroom | $1,937 | 2% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,199 | 2% | - |
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 | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
43%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
13%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,937
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,199
Last 30 days
2%
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
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
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
23%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Augusta, ME is 3% higher than the median rent in Chelsea, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%$1,350
7%$1,300
4%$1,600
30%Discover rentals in Augusta, ME
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,275
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
16 Jefferson St #3, Augusta, ME 04330
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
0 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 9
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
5 Hummingbird Cir, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
21h ago
208 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
41 Washington St, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
$1,600
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Augusta
236 Sewall St #3, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Condo for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Augusta
197 Northern Ave #3, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
1 bed
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available May 20
16h ago
576 Riverside Dr, Augusta, ME 04330
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
21h ago
208 Northern Ave, Augusta, ME 04330
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2 Stewart Ln, Augusta, ME 04330
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Augusta
Studio
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
Available May 14
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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 $1,550 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Augusta?
Average rent prices in Augusta have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Augusta?
Augusta's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of available rentals at 51% of the market, followed by one-bedroom units at 35%.
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).