Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Waterville, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Waterville
$1,250/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Waterville is $1,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waterville
39
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waterville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waterville, ME
Average rent prices in Waterville have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Waterville, ME
Rent prices in Waterville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waterville is $1,200, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterville run $1,020 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $950 |  22% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,020 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 3% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $1,360 | No Change | 33% |
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 Waterville, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 32% | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $710 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,020
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
33%
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 Waterville, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
32%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$710
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waterville, 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 Waterville, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waterville and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waterville
36%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waterville, ME is 22% lower than the median rent in Auburn, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
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12%$1,550
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6%$1,350
31%$1,537
46%$1,400
7%$1,350
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67%$1,400
51%$2,200
14%$1,600
14%$1,800
26%Discover rentals in Waterville, ME
5d+ ago
3 King Ct, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,279
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
1d ago
House for rent in Waterville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
77 North St, Waterville, ME 04901
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
14 West St, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Waterville
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
Available Jun 29
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
5d+ ago
195 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2 Gray Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
110 College Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
14 West St, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
88 Elm St, Waterville, ME 04901
1 bed
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
Studio
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
Roosevelt Ave #2, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
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Frequently asked questions for Waterville, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Waterville rental market.
How much is rent in Waterville?
The average rent in Waterville is $1,250 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waterville?
Average rent prices in Waterville have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Waterville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waterville is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waterville?
To comfortably afford rent in Waterville, you'd need to earn approximately $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waterville?
Waterville's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.
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).