3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Freeport, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Freeport, Maine as of July 2026. That's +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,532 and +25% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Freeport
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 Freeport
Compare Freeport'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 | Presque Isle | $1,450 |
| 5 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,780 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,810 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 10 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 11 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 14 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 15 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $3,380 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $3,370 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 5 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 6 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 7 | Freeport (this page) | $2,670 |
| 8 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 9 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 10 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 11 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 15 | Orono | $1,970 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Freeport.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Freeport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth, ME | 6 mi | $2,840 | +$170 (+6%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 8.8 mi | $2,310 | $-360 (-13%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 14.8 mi | $3,370 | +$700 (+26%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 17.8 mi | $1,640 | $-1,030 (-39%) |
| Portland, ME | 17.9 mi | $2,517 | $-153 (-6%) |
| Bath, ME | 18.4 mi | $1,910 | $-760 (-28%) |
| Auburn, ME | 19.9 mi | $1,640 | $-1,030 (-39%) |
| South Portland, ME | 20 mi | $2,770 | +$100 (+4%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 20.5 mi | $3,380 | +$710 (+27%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 25.9 mi | $2,830 | +$160 (+6%) |
| Gorham, ME | 27.6 mi | $2,280 | $-390 (-15%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 30.2 mi | $2,180 | $-490 (-18%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Freeport — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Freeport?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Freeport, Maine is $2,670 per month. This is +5% higher than the citywide median of $2,532.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Freeport?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $106,800 ($8,900/month gross), which works out to roughly $51.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Freeport expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Freeport's 3-bedroom median of $2,670 is +25% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 72th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Freeport rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Freeport ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Freeport?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Brunswick ($2,310), Lewiston ($1,640), Portland ($2,517).