3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Augusta, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Augusta, Maine as of October 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,549 and +33% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,288 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,350 |
| 3 | Augusta (this page) | $1,420 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,780 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 12 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,517 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 4 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 5 | Freeport | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 7 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 8 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 9 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Augusta.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Augusta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville, ME | 15.9 mi | $1,288 | $-132 (-9%) |
| Bath, ME | 32.5 mi | $1,910 | +$490 (+35%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 34.4 mi | $1,640 | +$220 (+15%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 35.1 mi | $2,310 | +$890 (+63%) |
| Auburn, ME | 39.2 mi | $1,640 | +$220 (+15%) |
| Freeport, ME | 42.2 mi | $2,670 | +$1,250 (+88%) |
| Rockland, ME | 45 mi | $1,350 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 48.1 mi | $2,840 | +$1,420 (+100%) |
| Portland, ME | 59.7 mi | $2,517 | +$1,097 (+77%) |
| South Portland, ME | 62.1 mi | $2,770 | +$1,350 (+95%) |
| Gorham, ME | 66.7 mi | $2,280 | +$860 (+61%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 67.7 mi | $2,830 | +$1,410 (+99%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Augusta — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Augusta?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Augusta, Maine is $1,420 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,549.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Augusta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,800 ($4,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Augusta expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Augusta's 3-bedroom median of $1,420 is +33% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Augusta rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Augusta ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Augusta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Waterville ($1,288), Rockland ($1,350).