4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Augusta, ME
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Augusta, Maine as of July 2026. That's +8% higher than the citywide median of $1,533 and +34% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presque Isle | $1,510 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,650 |
| 3 | Augusta (this page) | $1,660 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,820 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,820 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,850 |
| 7 | Old Town | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono | $2,040 |
| 9 | Sanford | $2,170 |
| 10 | Bath | $2,280 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,470 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,470 |
| 13 | Gorham | $2,560 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,710 |
| 15 | Brunswick | $2,810 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $3,790 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $3,780 |
| 3 | Kittery | $3,460 |
| 4 | Yarmouth | $3,190 |
| 5 | Scarborough | $3,170 |
| 6 | South Portland | $3,100 |
| 7 | Freeport | $3,000 |
| 8 | Portland | $2,820 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $2,810 |
| 10 | Saco | $2,710 |
| 11 | Gorham | $2,560 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,470 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $2,470 |
| 14 | Bath | $2,280 |
| 15 | Sanford | $2,170 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Augusta.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Augusta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath, ME | 32.5 mi | $2,280 | +$620 (+37%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 34.4 mi | $1,820 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 35.1 mi | $2,810 | +$1,150 (+69%) |
| Auburn, ME | 39.2 mi | $1,820 | +$160 (+10%) |
| Freeport, ME | 42.2 mi | $3,000 | +$1,340 (+81%) |
| Rockland, ME | 45 mi | $1,650 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 48.1 mi | $3,190 | +$1,530 (+92%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 55.8 mi | $3,780 | +$2,120 (+128%) |
| Portland, ME | 59.7 mi | $2,820 | +$1,160 (+70%) |
| South Portland, ME | 62.1 mi | $3,100 | +$1,440 (+87%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 62.6 mi | $3,790 | +$2,130 (+128%) |
| Gorham, ME | 66.7 mi | $2,560 | +$900 (+54%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Augusta — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Augusta?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Augusta, Maine is $1,660 per month. This is +8% higher than the citywide median of $1,533.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Augusta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $66,400 ($5,533/month gross), which works out to roughly $31.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Augusta expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Augusta's 4+ bedroom median of $1,660 is +34% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Augusta rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 23 cities in Maine with 4+ bedroom data, Augusta ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Augusta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Rockland ($1,650).