Studio Apartment Rent in Brunswick, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Brunswick, Maine as of October 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $2,125 and +2% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Brunswick
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 Brunswick
Compare Brunswick'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 | $1,190 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 12 | Brunswick (this page) | $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 (this page) | $1,260 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Brunswick.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Brunswick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport, ME | 8.8 mi | $1,490 | +$230 (+18%) |
| Bath, ME | 10.1 mi | $980 | $-280 (-22%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 14.7 mi | $1,590 | +$330 (+26%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 19.1 mi | $890 | $-370 (-29%) |
| Auburn, ME | 23.1 mi | $890 | $-370 (-29%) |
| Portland, ME | 26.4 mi | $1,407 | +$147 (+12%) |
| South Portland, ME | 28.3 mi | $1,550 | +$290 (+23%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 34.4 mi | $1,580 | +$320 (+25%) |
| Augusta, ME | 35.1 mi | $860 | $-400 (-32%) |
| Gorham, ME | 36.4 mi | $1,280 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 38.4 mi | $1,190 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Saco, ME | 41.6 mi | $1,340 | +$80 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Brunswick — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Brunswick?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Brunswick, Maine is $1,260 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $2,125.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Brunswick?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,400 ($4,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Brunswick expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Brunswick's studio median of $1,260 is +2% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Brunswick rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with studio data, Brunswick ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Brunswick?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bath ($980), Lewiston ($890), Auburn ($890).