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Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Lewiston, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Lewiston, ME rent stands today
Lewiston, ME rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month matching the city's peak rent level. Renters today are paying $122 more per month on average than last year, continuing a steady upward trend since late 2024.
Compared to national trends
Lewiston sits 15.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a small total rental inventory of 51 units. This positions Lewiston as a smaller, more affordable market for renters seeking value in Maine.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lewiston run around $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $2,000/month, and 2- and 3-bedrooms at $1,600/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,200/month. Apartments make up 80.6% of rentals, with houses at a higher median of $2,200/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Webster Street rents fell 37.1% year over year to $1,825/month across 13 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 5.0% rise. Downtown Lewiston and Pond Road rents rose modestly by 4.2% and 3.1%, respectively, showing a varied neighborhood market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lewiston
$1,600/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lewiston is $1,600 per month as of September 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lewiston
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lewiston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lewiston, ME
Average rent prices in Lewiston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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
Lewiston, ME
Rent prices in Lewiston vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lewiston is $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lewiston run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | 11% | 64% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 |  6% | 86% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 2% | 79% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Lewiston | $1,550 | |
Pond Road | $1,624 | |
Webster Street | $1,825 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,599 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 30% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
64%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
86%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
79%
Downtown Lewiston
Average rent
$1,550
Webster Street
Average rent
$1,825
Pond Road
Average rent
$1,624
Apartments
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
30%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lewiston, 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 Lewiston, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lewiston and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lewiston
16%lower than the national median
5%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lewiston, ME is 11% lower than the median rent in Auburn, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
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15%$2,450
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64%Discover rentals in Lewiston, ME
4h ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
104 Blake St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
109 Birch St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
181 Lincoln St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 Gale Ct, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Lewiston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Webster Street apartment for rent in Lewiston
57 Eustis St #2, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 7
23h ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
181 Lincoln St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
56 Gale Ct, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
142 College St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
58 River St Apt 1 #Apt 1, Lewiston, ME 04240
4 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
3d ago
85 Horton St, Lewiston, ME 04240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
179 Pine St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Studio
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
195 Bartlett St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5h ago
169 Oxford St, Lewiston, ME 04240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,675
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
343 Pine St, Lewiston, ME 04240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
142 College St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
89 Shawmut St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4 Cloutier St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,500
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lewiston, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Lewiston rental market.
How much is rent in Lewiston?
The average rent in Lewiston is $1,600 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lewiston?
Average rent prices in Lewiston have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Lewiston rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lewiston is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lewiston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lewiston are Downtown Lewiston ($1,550/mo), Pond Road ($1,624/mo), and Webster Street ($1,825/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lewiston?
To comfortably afford rent in Lewiston, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lewiston?
March offers the lowest rents in Lewiston, with prices about 15% lower than the peak month of May. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while July sees the highest competition.
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).