How much does it cost to rent in Bath, ME?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Bath, ME is $1,825. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Bath cheaper than other Maine cities?

Bath falls in the middle range for Maine, ranking #15 out of 25 cities at $1,825/mo.

When was Bath rent data last updated?

Bath rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · ME

Bath

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Pop. 8,815·15th most expensive in Maine·Rental market data updated monthly for Bath, ME

Median rent (all units)

$1,825/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+3.8%

vs US Median

-$140

Rising (Monthly)

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Bath · $1,825

More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

32% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,825/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$73,000/yr

Local median income

$69,390/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bath's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$980

1 BR

$1,110

2 BR

$1,360

3 BR

$1,910

4 BR+

$2,280

Research median

$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$21,900/yr

At $1,825/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Bath, ME is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

8,815

Median income

$69,390

Median age

45.4

Renters

35.7%

Age distribution

15.5%

20.9%

26.2%

12.2%

25.2%

Under 1815.5%

18–3420.9%

35–5426.2%

55–6412.2%

65+25.2%

Gender

46%

54%

Male46%

Female54%

Race & ethnicity

93.4%

White93.4%

Black0.5%

Hispanic0.8%

Asian0.8%

Other4.6%

Education (25+)

23%

31%

42.5%

No HS diploma3.5%

HS diploma23%

Some college31%

Bachelor's+42.5%

Housing tenure

64.3%

35.7%

Owner64.3%

Renter35.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bath, ME has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,838 → $69,390

up 14.1%

Population

8,718 → 8,815

up 1.1%

Renter share

38.3% → 35.7%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

36.3% → 42.5%

+6.2 pts

Median age

42.2 → 45.4

+3.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $60,838 to $69,390 across the same window, up 14.1% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,718 to 8,815 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 35.7% of households rent today, against 38.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.3% to 42.5%.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Bath on your salary?

At $1,825/mo, how Bath rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 24.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 35.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 30.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 17.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 13.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 37.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 41.5% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 33.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Bath rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Bath. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Bath, ME

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bath is $1,825/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $980/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,110/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,910/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($69,390/yr), Bath ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bath an affordable city for renters?

Bath is considered moderate for renters. At $1,825/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($69,390/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bath slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bath?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,825/mo in Bath. The local median household income is $69,390/yr, meaning the typical Bath household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bath?

Rent in Bath has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Bath rent compare to other cities in Maine?

Bath is middle-of-the-pack for Maine for rent, ranking #15 out of 25 tracked cities at $1,825/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bath?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bath ($1,825/mo): Lewiston ($1,480/mo), Auburn ($1,503/mo).

What percentage of Bath residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.7% of Bath households are renters, while 64.3% are owner-occupied. Bath leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.