Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Wells, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Wells

$2,995/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wells is $2,995 per month as of September 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,095 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wells

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wells rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wells, ME

Average rent prices in Wells have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Wells, ME

Rent prices in Wells vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wells is $1,975, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wells run $1,770 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

No Change

7%

1 bedroom

$1,770

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$2,350

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$3,200

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,990

11%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,990

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Wells, 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 Wells, ME compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Wells and Acton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wells

Median rent price$2,995
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,175
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wells, ME is 38% higher than the median rent in Acton, ME.

Discover rentals in Wells, ME

168 Atlantic Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wells

WINTER RENTAL - 4 Bed/2 Bath Beach House

168 Atlantic Ave #NA, Wells, ME 04090

4 beds

2 baths

$1,950

16 Grasshopper Ln #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wells

16 Grasshopper Lane - 1

16 Grasshopper Ln #1, Wells, ME 04090

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

16 Grasshopper Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wells

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

240 Island Beach Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wells

240 Island Beach Road - 1

240 Island Beach Rd #1, Wells, ME 04090

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,800

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Frequently asked questions for Wells, ME

Quick answers to common questions about the Wells rental market.

How much is rent in Wells?

The average rent in Wells is $2,995 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wells?

Average rent prices in Wells have decreased by 18% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Wells rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wells is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,095 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wells?

To comfortably afford rent in Wells, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/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).

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