Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Lewiston, ME

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Lewiston rent stands today

    Lewiston, ME rent rose 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $34 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.2% month-over-month decline this October.

  • Lewiston sits 21.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 63 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lewiston rent for $1,188/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,900/month. The inventory is weighted toward 2- and 3-bedroom units, which together make up over 64% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Lewiston rose 56.8% year over year, a 49.2 percentage point divergence from the citywide 7.5% increase. This segment's growth contrasts with the overall market and shows strong demand for larger units.

Median rent

Median rent in Lewiston

$1,500/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lewiston is $1,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$2.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lewiston

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lewiston rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lewiston, ME

Average rent prices in Lewiston have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Lewiston run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,187

21%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,250

9%

9%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

57%

Studio

Average rent

$1,187

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last year

57%

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

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lewiston, ME is 17% lower than the median rent in Auburn, ME.

Discover rentals in Lewiston, ME

125 Pierce St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Downtown Lewiston apartment for rent in Lewiston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
104 Blake Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

104 Blake Street

104 Blake St, Lewiston, ME 04240

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
131 Horton St #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Lewiston condo for rent in Lewiston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
945 Lisbon St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lewiston

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lewiston?

Average rent prices in Lewiston have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Lewiston rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lewiston is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lewiston?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lewiston are Downtown Lewiston ($1,475/mo), Webster Street ($1,600/mo), and Pond Road ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lewiston?

To comfortably afford rent in Lewiston, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/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).

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