Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Cumberland, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Cumberland

$2,512/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cumberland is $2,512 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $612 more per month.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cumberland

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cumberland rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cumberland, ME, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cumberland, ME

Average rent prices in Cumberland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Cumberland, ME

Rent prices in Cumberland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cumberland is $2,247, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Cumberland run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,850

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

40%

2 bedroom

$2,375

5%

-

3 bedroom

$2,975

No Change

12%

4 bedroom

$3,800

8%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,850

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland, ME compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cumberland and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cumberland

Median rent price$2,512
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cumberland, ME is 40% higher than the median rent in Auburn, ME.

Discover rentals in Cumberland, ME

26 Blackstrap Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cumberland

Renting beautiful bedrooms fully furnished.

26 Blackstrap Rd, Cumberland, ME 04021

1 bed

2 baths

$1,400

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Frequently asked questions for Cumberland, ME

Quick answers to common questions about the Cumberland rental market.

How much is rent in Cumberland?

The average rent in Cumberland is $2,512 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cumberland?

Average rent prices in Cumberland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Cumberland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cumberland is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $612 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cumberland?

To comfortably afford rent in Cumberland, you'd need to earn approximately $101,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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