Average Rent in Lewiston, ME
3 apartment buildings, 23 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,934/mo
Cheapest
$1,620/mo
Properties
3
Units
23
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Lewiston, ME.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Lewiston, ME Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Mount Auburn Apartments
138 Mt Auburn Ave, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
Pleasant View Acres
50 Fairmount St, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
The Lofts At Bates Mill
36 Chestnut St, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Auburn Apartments 138 Mt Auburn Ave, Auburn, ME 04210, USA | $1,620 | $1,934 | $2.10 | 4.6 (11) | 23 |
| 2 | Pleasant View Acres 50 Fairmount St, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.2 (37) | 0 |
| 3 | The Lofts At Bates Mill 36 Chestnut St, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA | -- | -- | -- | 2.8 (9) | 0 |
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Lewiston, ME Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Lewiston, ME is $1,934 per month, based on 23 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,620 at Mount Auburn Apartments to $1,620 at Mount Auburn Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,730/mo | $1,620/mo | 14 |
| 2 Bed | $2,252/mo | $2,185/mo | 9 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Lewiston, ME, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Lewiston, ME averages $1,730/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,252/mo. At the local median household income of $56,558, that works out to 41% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Lewiston, ME at $954/mo. The current tracked market average runs 103% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Lewiston, ME while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lewiston, ME?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,934/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,620/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Median household income in Lewiston, ME is $56,558 , about 39% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Lewiston, ME
Overall prices in Lewiston, ME runs above the national average by about 1% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 100.9, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Lewiston, ME's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,934 |
| Utilities | $408 |
| Groceries | $531 |
| Transportation | $972 |
| Healthcare | $474 |
| Other goods and services | $759 |
| Estimated total | $5,078/mo |
Population
37,886
Median household income
$56,558
Census median rent
$954/mo
Rent as % of income
28.3%
Median age
37.8
Mean commute
21 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lewiston, ME?
The average rent in Lewiston, ME is $1,934 per month, based on 23 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Lewiston, ME?
The lowest available rent in Lewiston, ME starts at $1,620 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Lewiston, ME?
1-bedroom apartments in Lewiston, ME average $1,730/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,620/mo across 14 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Lewiston, ME?
2-bedroom apartments in Lewiston, ME average $2,252/mo. Units start from $2,185/mo across 9 units currently listed.
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