Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Rumford, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Rumford

$1,025/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Rumford is $1,025 per month as of June 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.

$2.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Rumford

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Rumford rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Rumford, ME, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Rumford, ME

Average rent prices in Rumford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $1,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Rumford run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,050.

Listings

Studio

$1,000

16%

93%

1 bedroom

$895

8%

47%

2 bedroom

$1,950

2%

46%

3 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

35%

Studio

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

93%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

47%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

46%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

35%

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$1,025
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,662
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Rumford, ME is 38% lower than the median rent in Belfast, ME.

Discover rentals in Rumford, ME

212 Waldo St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

212 Waldo St

212 Waldo St, Rumford, ME 04276

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

322 Waldo St #3A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rumford

322 Waldo

322 Waldo St #3A, Rumford, ME 04276

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

205 Cumberland St #2R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Rumford

205 Cumberland

205 Cumberland St #2R, Rumford, ME 04276

3 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

30 Falmouth St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Rumford

3 beds

0 baths

$1,700

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 16

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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 $1,025 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Rumford?

Average rent prices in Rumford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Rumford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Rumford is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $925 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 $41,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Rumford?

Rumford offers good options for renters with pets, as 40% of available listings welcome pets. With an average of 10 listings available monthly, pet owners can expect to find approximately 4 pet-friendly apartments to choose from at any given time.

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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