Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Average rent in
Sanford, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on November 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Sanford
$1,744/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Sanford is $1,744 per month as of November 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $155 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sanford
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sanford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sanford, ME
Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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
Sanford, ME
Rent prices in Sanford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sanford is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Sanford run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 | 2% |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,600 | 7% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,997 | 18% | 21% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | 2% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,475 | No Change | 45% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sanford, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 16% | 1% | |
Condos | $2,200 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $2,799 | 11% | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,997
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
21%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,475
Last year
45%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Sanford, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,799
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
17%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sanford, 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 Sanford, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sanford and Berwick by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sanford
8%lower than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sanford, ME is 13% lower than the median rent in Berwick, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,997
6%$1,750
9%$1,995
9%$2,200
$1,700
9%$2,200
$1,800
6%$2,000
25%$2,065
4%$2,000
10%$1,900
3%$2,347
Discover rentals in Sanford, ME
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
2 beds
0 baths
$1,600
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.Apartment for rent
Available Mar 27
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
39 High St Apt D #Apt D, Sanford, ME 04073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
3 beds
1 bath
$1,799
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.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
13 Andrew Ave #1, Sanford, ME 04073
5 beds
4 baths
$5,000
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.House for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sanford
24 Witham St #1, Sanford, ME 04073
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
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.Condo for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
3 Leighton St #A, Sanford, ME 04073
2 beds
1 bath
$2,045
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
3 Leighton St #B, Sanford, ME 04073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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.Apartment for rent
Available Dec 1
8h ago
61 Washington St, Sanford, ME 04073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,860
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
39 High St Apt A #Apt A, Sanford, ME 04073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,675
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
29 Jackson St #D, Sanford, ME 04073
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 4
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
107B Brook St, Sanford, ME 04073
3 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
8h ago
61 Washington St, Sanford, ME 04073
2 beds
1 bath
$1,860
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
107B Brook St, Sanford, ME 04073
3 beds
1 bath
$2,095
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
21 Pearl St Unit B, Sanford, ME 04073
3 beds
1 bath
$2,150
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
134 School St, Sanford, ME 04073
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
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.House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
22 Mountainview Dr, Sanford, ME 04073
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Sanford
4 beds
2 baths
$2,150
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 2
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Frequently asked questions for Sanford, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Sanford rental market.
How much is rent in Sanford?
The average rent in Sanford is $1,744 per month as of November 7, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sanford?
Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Sanford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sanford is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $155 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sanford?
To comfortably afford rent in Sanford, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/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).