3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Biddeford, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Biddeford, Maine as of October 2026. That's +13% higher than the citywide median of $1,924 and +2% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,288 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,350 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,420 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,780 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 10 | Biddeford (this page) | $2,180 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 12 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,517 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 4 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 5 | Freeport | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 7 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 8 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 9 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 11 | Biddeford (this page) | $2,180 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Biddeford.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Biddeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco, ME | 4.3 mi | $2,460 | +$280 (+13%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 7.2 mi | $2,180 | — |
| Scarborough, ME | 10.7 mi | $2,830 | +$650 (+30%) |
| Gorham, ME | 14.7 mi | $2,280 | +$100 (+5%) |
| South Portland, ME | 16.9 mi | $2,770 | +$590 (+27%) |
| Sanford, ME | 18.7 mi | $1,970 | $-210 (-10%) |
| Portland, ME | 18.8 mi | $2,517 | +$337 (+15%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 30.6 mi | $2,840 | +$660 (+30%) |
| Kittery, ME | 31.3 mi | $2,670 | +$490 (+22%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 32.2 mi | $2,310 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Dover, NH | 34.6 mi | $2,310 | +$130 (+6%) |
| Portsmouth, NH | 36.2 mi | $2,660 | +$480 (+22%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Biddeford — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Biddeford?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Biddeford, Maine is $2,180 per month. This is +13% higher than the citywide median of $1,924.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Biddeford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $87,200 ($7,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Biddeford expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Biddeford's 3-bedroom median of $2,180 is +2% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 52th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Biddeford rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Biddeford ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Biddeford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Sanford ($1,970).