Studio Apartment Rent in Biddeford, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Biddeford, Maine as of October 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,924 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Biddeford
Compare Biddeford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockland | $810 |
| 2 | Augusta | $860 |
| 3 | Auburn | $890 |
| 4 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 5 | Bath | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,010 |
| 7 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 9 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 10 | Biddeford (this page) | $1,190 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,407 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 11 | Biddeford (this page) | $1,190 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 14 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Biddeford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Biddeford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saco, ME | 4.3 mi | $1,340 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 7.2 mi | $1,190 | — |
| Scarborough, ME | 10.7 mi | $1,580 | +$390 (+33%) |
| Gorham, ME | 14.7 mi | $1,280 | +$90 (+8%) |
| South Portland, ME | 16.9 mi | $1,550 | +$360 (+30%) |
| Sanford, ME | 18.7 mi | $1,070 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Portland, ME | 18.8 mi | $1,407 | +$217 (+18%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 30.6 mi | $1,590 | +$400 (+34%) |
| Kittery, ME | 31.3 mi | $1,410 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 32.2 mi | $1,360 | +$170 (+14%) |
| Dover, NH | 34.6 mi | $1,370 | +$180 (+15%) |
| Portsmouth, NH | 36.2 mi | $1,620 | +$430 (+36%) |
Studio rent in Biddeford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Biddeford?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Biddeford, Maine is $1,190 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,924.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Biddeford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Biddeford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Biddeford's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Biddeford rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with studio data, Biddeford ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Biddeford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sanford ($1,070).