Studio Apartment Rent in Freeport, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Freeport, Maine as of July 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $2,532 and +16% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Freeport
Compare Freeport's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presque Isle | $780 |
| 2 | Rockland | $810 |
| 3 | Augusta | $860 |
| 4 | Auburn | $890 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 6 | Bath | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,010 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,030 |
| 9 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 10 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 11 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,280 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falmouth | $1,890 |
| 2 | Cape Elizabeth | $1,890 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 6 | Freeport (this page) | $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 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 15 | Sanford | $1,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Freeport.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Freeport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth, ME | 6 mi | $1,590 | +$100 (+7%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 8.8 mi | $1,260 | $-230 (-15%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 14.8 mi | $1,890 | +$400 (+27%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 17.8 mi | $890 | $-600 (-40%) |
| Portland, ME | 17.9 mi | $1,407 | $-83 (-6%) |
| Bath, ME | 18.4 mi | $980 | $-510 (-34%) |
| Auburn, ME | 19.9 mi | $890 | $-600 (-40%) |
| South Portland, ME | 20 mi | $1,550 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 20.5 mi | $1,890 | +$400 (+27%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 25.9 mi | $1,580 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Gorham, ME | 27.6 mi | $1,280 | $-210 (-14%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 30.2 mi | $1,190 | $-300 (-20%) |
Studio rent in Freeport — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Freeport?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Freeport, Maine is $1,490 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $2,532.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Freeport?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Freeport expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Freeport's studio median of $1,490 is +16% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Freeport rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Freeport ranks #19 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Freeport?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Brunswick ($1,260), Lewiston ($890), Portland ($1,407).