Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Waterville, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Waterville

$1,250/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Waterville is $1,250 per month as of November 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Waterville

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Waterville rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Waterville, ME

Average rent prices in Waterville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,775. 1-bedroom apartments in Waterville run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

Studio

$775

14%

-

1 bedroom

$1,100

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,275

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,450

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

4%

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

$1,250

Last year

4%

Condos

Average rent

$1,500

Houses

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Waterville, ME is 31% lower than the median rent in Auburn, ME.

Discover rentals in Waterville, ME

90 Elm St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Waterville

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
195 Main St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

195 Main St

195 Main St, Waterville, ME 04901

2 beds

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.
29 Winter St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterville

2 beds

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.
131 College Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterville

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Price dropped $100Additional 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.
40 Western Ave - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

House for rent in Waterville

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

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.
8 Vigue St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterville

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.
168 College Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Waterville

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.
22 Gold St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Waterville

2 beds

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.
90A Oakland St - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

House for rent in Waterville

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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.
40 Western Ave - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

House for rent in Waterville

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

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.
12 Collette St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Waterville

Studio

1 bath

$1,000

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.
47 Summer Street Waterville ME - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

47 Summer Street Waterville ME

47 Summer St, Waterville, ME 04901

3 beds

1 bath

$1,575

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.
6 hazelwood Waterville ME - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

6 hazelwood Waterville ME

6 Hazelwood Ave, Waterville, ME 04901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

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.
11 High - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

8.8

Very good

11 High

11 High St, Waterville, ME 04901

1 bed

1 bath

$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.

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Waterville

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

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.
54 College Avenue B5 - 502 #502 - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Waterville

54 College Avenue B5 - 502

54 College Avenue B5 - 502 #502, Waterville, ME 04901

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325

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.
14 Maple Street - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.3

Very good

14 Maple Street

14 Maple St, Waterville, ME 04901

1 bed

1 bath

$975

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.
3 King Court Waterville  Apartment #1 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.5

Very good

3 King Court Waterville Apartment #1

3 King Ct, Waterville, ME 04901

1 bed

1 bath

$995

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.
6 hazelwood Waterville ME - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

6 hazelwood Waterville ME

6 Hazelwood Ave, Waterville, ME 04901

2 beds

1 bath

$1,175

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.
65 KMD - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

65 KMD

65 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Waterville, ME 04901

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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 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 November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Waterville?

Average rent prices in Waterville have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Waterville rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Waterville is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 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?

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).