Studio Apartment Rent in Falmouth, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Falmouth, Maine as of September 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $3,011 and +47% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Falmouth
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 Falmouth
Compare Falmouth's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falmouth (this page) | $1,890 |
| 2 | Cape Elizabeth | $1,890 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 14 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 15 | Old Town | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Falmouth.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Falmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, ME | 4.8 mi | $1,407 | $-483 (-26%) |
| South Portland, ME | 7.6 mi | $1,550 | $-340 (-18%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 9 mi | $1,590 | $-300 (-16%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 10.9 mi | $1,890 | — |
| Scarborough, ME | 12.1 mi | $1,580 | $-310 (-16%) |
| Gorham, ME | 13.1 mi | $1,280 | $-610 (-32%) |
| Freeport, ME | 14.8 mi | $1,490 | $-400 (-21%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 16.7 mi | $1,190 | $-700 (-37%) |
| Saco, ME | 18.5 mi | $1,340 | $-550 (-29%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 22.4 mi | $1,190 | $-700 (-37%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 23.6 mi | $1,260 | $-630 (-33%) |
| Auburn, ME | 23.8 mi | $890 | $-1,000 (-53%) |
Studio rent in Falmouth — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Falmouth?
As of September 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Falmouth, Maine is $1,890 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $3,011.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Falmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $75,600 ($6,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $36.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Falmouth expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Falmouth's studio median of $1,890 is +47% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 84th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Falmouth rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 21 cities in Maine with studio data, Falmouth ranks #21 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Falmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Portland ($1,407), South Portland ($1,550), Yarmouth ($1,590).