Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Average rent in
Waterville, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on August 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Rent in Waterville, ME is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. The month-over-month rent is unchanged from last year.
Compared to national trends
Waterville is 32.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 52 total rentals.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Waterville run about $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms are around $1,025/month, and 2-bedrooms sit at $1,295/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $1,725/month, while 4+ bedrooms command a median of $2,445/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Waterville
$1,295/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Waterville is $1,295 per month as of August 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $630 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waterville
52
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waterville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waterville, ME
Average rent prices in Waterville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,290, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterville run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,292.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  14% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,295 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 11% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,445 | 4% | 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 Waterville, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,290 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 9% | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,445
Last 30 days
4%
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 Waterville, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,290
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
9%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
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
33%lower than the national median
6%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waterville, ME is 28% lower than the median rent in Auburn, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
$1,400
3%$1,500
8%$1,297
4%$1,400
155%$1,050
16%$1,400
$1,700
39%$1,364
50%$2,297
12%$1,300
24%$1,600
46%Discover rentals in Waterville, ME
1d ago
129 College Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
$1,200
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
3 King Ct, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Dec 9
4d ago
House for rent in Waterville
168 College Ave #NA, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
$1,650
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
110 College Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
8 Veteran Ct, Waterville, ME 04901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
4 Oxford St, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
195 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 Gray Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
195 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2 Gray Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
2 beds
1 bath
$1,290
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
1d ago
110 College Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
110 College Ave, Waterville, ME 04901
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
Roosevelt Ave #2, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Waterville
1 bed
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
16 West St, Waterville, ME 04901
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,295 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waterville?
Average rent prices in Waterville have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Waterville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waterville is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $630 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waterville?
February offers the lowest rents in Waterville, with prices running approximately 16% lower than October, which sees the highest rents of the year.
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).