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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Houlton, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Houlton
$875/mo
69%vs previous year
The average rent in Houlton is $875 per month as of October 2026. This is 54% below the national average rent, or $1,025 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Houlton
4
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Houlton rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Houlton, ME, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Houlton, ME
Average rent prices in Houlton have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 69% 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
Houlton, ME
Rent prices in Houlton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Houlton is $875, whereas a house costs $1,430. 1-bedroom apartments in Houlton run $850 on average.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 11% | 29% |
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 Houlton, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $875 | - | - | |
Houses | $1,430 | 11% | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
29%
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 Houlton, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$875
Houses
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Houlton, 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 Houlton, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Houlton and Belfast by all bedroom counts and property types.
Houlton
54%lower than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Houlton, ME is 47% lower than the median rent in Belfast, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,647
3%$1,500
20%$1,025
7%$1,422
35%$1,655
9%$1,525
10%$1,430
$1,600
12%$1,000
29%$1,550
30%$1,200
12%$1,297
34%Discover rentals in Houlton, ME
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houlton
30 Smyrna St #NA, Houlton, ME 04730
3 beds
1 bath
$1,430
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.House for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houlton
30 Smyrna St #NA, Houlton, ME 04730
3 beds
1 bath
$1,430
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.House for rent
Available Nov 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Houlton
30 Smyrna St #NA, Houlton, ME 04730
3 beds
1 bath
$1,430
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.House for rent
Available Nov 3
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Frequently asked questions for Houlton, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Houlton rental market.
How much is rent in Houlton?
The average rent in Houlton is $875 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Houlton?
Average rent prices in Houlton have decreased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 69% since last year.
How does Houlton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Houlton is 54% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,025 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Houlton?
To comfortably afford rent in Houlton, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/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).