Studio Apartment Rent in Augusta, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Augusta, Maine as of October 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,549 and +33% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Augusta
Compare Augusta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockland | $810 |
| 2 | Augusta (this page) | $860 |
| 3 | Auburn | $890 |
| 4 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 5 | Bath | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,010 |
| 7 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 9 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,407 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 14 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Augusta.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Augusta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville, ME | 15.9 mi | $1,063 | +$203 (+24%) |
| Bath, ME | 32.5 mi | $980 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 34.4 mi | $890 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 35.1 mi | $1,260 | +$400 (+47%) |
| Auburn, ME | 39.2 mi | $890 | +$30 (+3%) |
| Freeport, ME | 42.2 mi | $1,490 | +$630 (+73%) |
| Rockland, ME | 45 mi | $810 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 48.1 mi | $1,590 | +$730 (+85%) |
| Portland, ME | 59.7 mi | $1,407 | +$547 (+64%) |
| South Portland, ME | 62.1 mi | $1,550 | +$690 (+80%) |
| Gorham, ME | 66.7 mi | $1,280 | +$420 (+49%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 67.7 mi | $1,580 | +$720 (+84%) |
Studio rent in Augusta — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Augusta?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Augusta, Maine is $860 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,549.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Augusta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,400 ($2,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Augusta expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Augusta's studio median of $860 is +33% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 14th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Augusta rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with studio data, Augusta ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Augusta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rockland ($810).