2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Biddeford, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Biddeford, Maine as of July 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,982 and +6% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,044 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $1,060 |
| 3 | Rockland | $1,080 |
| 4 | Augusta | $1,110 |
| 5 | Auburn | $1,250 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $1,250 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,360 |
| 8 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 9 | Old Town | $1,410 |
| 10 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 11 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 12 | Biddeford (this page) | $1,760 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,860 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,760 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,750 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 5 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 6 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 7 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 8 | Portland | $2,053 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 13 | Biddeford (this page) | $1,760 |
| 14 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 15 | Sanford | $1,490 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Biddeford.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Biddeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco, ME | 4.3 mi | $1,860 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 7.2 mi | $1,760 | — |
| Scarborough, ME | 10.7 mi | $2,310 | +$550 (+31%) |
| Gorham, ME | 14.7 mi | $1,860 | +$100 (+6%) |
| South Portland, ME | 16.9 mi | $2,260 | +$500 (+28%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 18.5 mi | $2,760 | +$1,000 (+57%) |
| Sanford, ME | 18.7 mi | $1,490 | $-270 (-15%) |
| Portland, ME | 18.8 mi | $2,053 | +$293 (+17%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 22.4 mi | $2,750 | +$990 (+56%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 30.6 mi | $2,320 | +$560 (+32%) |
| Kittery, ME | 31.3 mi | $2,060 | +$300 (+17%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 32.2 mi | $1,810 | +$50 (+3%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Biddeford — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Biddeford?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Biddeford, Maine is $1,760 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,982.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Biddeford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $70,400 ($5,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $33.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Biddeford expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Biddeford's 2-bedroom median of $1,760 is +6% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 56th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Biddeford rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Biddeford ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Biddeford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Sanford ($1,490).