1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Biddeford, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Biddeford, Maine as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,982 and +2% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Biddeford
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 Biddeford
Compare Biddeford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $850 |
| 3 | Augusta | $890 |
| 4 | Rockland | $910 |
| 5 | Auburn | $980 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,100 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 10 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 12 | Biddeford (this page) | $1,370 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,150 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,140 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 13 | Biddeford (this page) | $1,370 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 15 | Orono | $1,210 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Biddeford.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Biddeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco, ME | 4.3 mi | $1,510 | +$140 (+10%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 7.2 mi | $1,370 | — |
| Scarborough, ME | 10.7 mi | $1,800 | +$430 (+31%) |
| Gorham, ME | 14.7 mi | $1,450 | +$80 (+6%) |
| South Portland, ME | 16.9 mi | $1,760 | +$390 (+28%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 18.5 mi | $2,150 | +$780 (+57%) |
| Sanford, ME | 18.7 mi | $1,210 | $-160 (-12%) |
| Portland, ME | 18.8 mi | $1,597 | +$227 (+17%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 22.4 mi | $2,140 | +$770 (+56%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 30.6 mi | $1,800 | +$430 (+31%) |
| Kittery, ME | 31.3 mi | $1,600 | +$230 (+17%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 32.2 mi | $1,430 | +$60 (+4%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Biddeford — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Biddeford?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Biddeford, Maine is $1,370 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,982.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Biddeford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,800 ($4,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Biddeford expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Biddeford's 1-bedroom median of $1,370 is +2% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Biddeford rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Biddeford ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Biddeford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Sanford ($1,210).