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Brunswick

Pop. 17,652·11th most expensive in Maine·Rental market data updated monthly for Brunswick, ME
Median rent (all units)
$2,109/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$144
Rising (Monthly)
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Brunswick · $2,109
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,109/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$70,722/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Brunswick's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,840
3 BR
$2,310
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$1,840/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,308/yr
At $2,109/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Brunswick, ME is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 51.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,652
Median income
$70,722
Median age
37.9
Renters
33.7%
Age distribution
16.1%
30.2%
20.3%
23%
Under 1816.1%
18–3430.2%
35–5420.3%
55–6410.4%
65+23%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
89.2%
White89.2%
Black1.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian2.2%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
22.6%
23%
51.3%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+51.3%
Housing tenure
66.3%
33.7%
Owner66.3%
Renter33.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Brunswick, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$65,285 → $70,722
up 8.3%
Population
16,554 → 17,652
up 6.6%
Renter share
31.4% → 33.7%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49.3% → 51.3%
+2.0 pts
Median age
41.9 → 37.9
-4.0 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $65,285 in 2021 to $70,722 more recently. The population has grown by 6.6% since 2021, moving from about 16,554 residents to roughly 17,652. Renters now make up 33.7% of households, compared with 31.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.3% of adults here, versus 49.3% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Brunswick rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Brunswick. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Brunswick, ME

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Brunswick is $2,109/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,260/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,840/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,310/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($70,722/yr), Brunswick ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Brunswick an affordable city for renters?

Brunswick is considered moderate for renters. At $2,109/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($70,722/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Brunswick slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Brunswick?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,109/mo in Brunswick. The local median household income is $70,722/yr, meaning the typical Brunswick household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Brunswick?

Rent in Brunswick has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Brunswick rent compare to other cities in Maine?

Brunswick is middle-of-the-pack for Maine for rent, ranking #11 out of 25 tracked cities at $2,109/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Brunswick?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Brunswick ($2,109/mo): Lewiston ($1,480/mo), Auburn ($1,503/mo), Bath ($1,825/mo).

What percentage of Brunswick residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.7% of Brunswick households are renters, while 66.3% are owner-occupied. Brunswick leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Brunswick rent compare to the national average?

Brunswick's median rent of $2,109/mo is $144 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maine, it ranks #11 out of 25 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,109/mo, rent takes ~36% of Brunswick's median household income ($70,722/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Brunswick 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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