Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Rumford, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Rumford

$1,275/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rumford is $1,275 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$2.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rumford

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rumford rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Rumford, ME

Average rent prices in Rumford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Rumford, ME

Rent prices in Rumford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Rumford is $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Rumford run $987 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

4%

92%

1 bedroom

$900

No Change

44%

2 bedroom

$1,275

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,449

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

92%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last year

44%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

11%

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

Compare median rent prices in Rumford and Belfast by all bedroom counts and property types.

Rumford

Median rent price$1,275
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,647
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rumford, ME is 23% lower than the median rent in Belfast, ME.

Discover rentals in Rumford, ME

41 Lochness Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Rumford

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,100

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.
76 Maine Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rumford

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

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 Rumford, ME

Quick answers to common questions about the Rumford rental market.

How much is rent in Rumford?

The average rent in Rumford is $1,275 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rumford?

Average rent prices in Rumford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Rumford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rumford is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Rumford?

To comfortably afford rent in Rumford, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/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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