1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bath, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bath, Maine as of October 2026. That's +44% lower than the citywide median of $1,986 and +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bath
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bath
Compare Bath's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Augusta | $890 |
| 3 | Rockland | $910 |
| 4 | Auburn | $980 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 7 | Bath (this page) | $1,110 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,597 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 14 | Bath (this page) | $1,110 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bath.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick, ME | 10.1 mi | $1,400 | +$290 (+26%) |
| Freeport, ME | 18.4 mi | $1,690 | +$580 (+52%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 23.8 mi | $1,800 | +$690 (+62%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 27.6 mi | $980 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Auburn, ME | 32.2 mi | $980 | $-130 (-12%) |
| Augusta, ME | 32.5 mi | $890 | $-220 (-20%) |
| Portland, ME | 34.8 mi | $1,597 | +$487 (+44%) |
| South Portland, ME | 36.3 mi | $1,760 | +$650 (+59%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 42.5 mi | $1,800 | +$690 (+62%) |
| Gorham, ME | 45.8 mi | $1,450 | +$340 (+31%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 46.1 mi | $1,370 | +$260 (+23%) |
| Waterville, ME | 47.7 mi | $832 | $-278 (-25%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bath — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bath?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bath, Maine is $1,110 per month. This is +44% below the citywide median of $1,986.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bath?
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 Bath expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bath's 1-bedroom median of $1,110 is +20% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 29th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bath rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Bath ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bath?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Lewiston ($980), Auburn ($980), Augusta ($890).