2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Augusta, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Augusta, Maine as of October 2026. That's +28% lower than the citywide median of $1,549 and +33% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-bedroom in Augusta
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Augusta
Compare Augusta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,044 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,080 |
| 3 | Augusta (this page) | $1,110 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,250 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,250 |
| 6 | Bath | $1,360 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 9 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,053 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 4 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 5 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,053 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 14 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 15 | Bath | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Augusta.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Augusta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville, ME | 15.9 mi | $1,044 | $-66 (-6%) |
| Bath, ME | 32.5 mi | $1,360 | +$250 (+23%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 34.4 mi | $1,250 | +$140 (+13%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 35.1 mi | $1,840 | +$730 (+66%) |
| Auburn, ME | 39.2 mi | $1,250 | +$140 (+13%) |
| Freeport, ME | 42.2 mi | $2,180 | +$1,070 (+96%) |
| Rockland, ME | 45 mi | $1,080 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 48.1 mi | $2,320 | +$1,210 (+109%) |
| Portland, ME | 59.7 mi | $2,053 | +$943 (+85%) |
| South Portland, ME | 62.1 mi | $2,260 | +$1,150 (+104%) |
| Gorham, ME | 66.7 mi | $1,860 | +$750 (+68%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 67.7 mi | $2,310 | +$1,200 (+108%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Augusta — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Augusta?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Augusta, Maine is $1,110 per month. This is +28% below the citywide median of $1,549.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Augusta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,400 ($3,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Augusta expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Augusta's 2-bedroom median of $1,110 is +33% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Augusta rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Augusta ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Augusta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Waterville ($1,044), Rockland ($1,080).