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Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Lewiston, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Lewiston rent stands today
Lewiston, ME rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Lewiston is 19.0% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 54 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Lewiston run around $1,850/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,625/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,000/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Lewiston rose 53.9% year over year, a large divergence from the citywide 5.0% increase. This shows a distinct trend for larger units compared to the overall market.
Median rent
Median rent in Lewiston
$1,575/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Lewiston is $1,575 per month as of July 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $370 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lewiston
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lewiston rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lewiston, ME
Average rent prices in Lewiston have remained the same 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 $1,569, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Lewiston run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,850 |  4% | 92% | |
1 bedroom | $1,250 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 3% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,625 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 12% | 62% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Lewiston | $1,500 | |
Pond Road | $1,700 | |
Webster Street | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,569 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 9% | - | |
Houses | $2,150 | 44% | No Change | |
Rooms | $837 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
92%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
62%
Downtown Lewiston
Average rent
$1,500
Pond Road
Average rent
$1,700
Webster Street
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,569
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
44%
Rooms
Average rent
$837
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
19%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lewiston, ME is 12% lower than the median rent in Auburn, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,787
13%$2,025
1%$2,015
2%$2,200
4%$1,450
37%$1,700
5%$2,200
1%$1,700
61%$2,000
3%$1,575
28%$2,350
8%$1,500
19%Discover rentals in Lewiston, ME
2d ago
68 Howe St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
109 Birch St Apt 3 #Apt 3, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
109 Birch St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
12 College St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Lewiston
17 Judith St, Lewiston, ME 04240
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
3d ago
195 Bartlett St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Pond Road townhouse for rent in Lewiston
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,675
House for rent
Available Jul 31
12h ago
179 Pine St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Studio
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,349
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
14 College St, Lewiston, ME 04240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
79 Birch St Apt 4 #Apt 4, Lewiston, ME 04240
4 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
12h ago
179 Pine St, Lewiston, ME 04240
Studio
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
12h ago
85 Horton St, Lewiston, ME 04240
1 bed
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
3d ago
195 Bartlett St, Lewiston, ME 04240
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,100
Apartment for rent
3d ago
169 Oxford St, Lewiston, ME 04240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Lewiston
1 bed
1 bath
$1,349
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 27
1d ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
79 Birch St Apt 4 #Apt 4, Lewiston, ME 04240
4 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
77 Birch St Apt 1 #Apt 1, Lewiston, ME 04240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston
104 Knox St Apt 5 #Apt 5, Lewiston, ME 04240
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
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 $1,575 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lewiston?
Average rent prices in Lewiston have remained the same 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 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $370 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lewiston?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Lewiston are Downtown Lewiston ($1,500/mo), Webster Street ($1,650/mo), and Pond Road ($1,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lewiston?
To comfortably afford rent in Lewiston, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Lewiston?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lewiston average around $1,160/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,470/month.
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).