How much does it cost to rent in Gorham, ME?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Gorham, ME is $2,150. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Gorham cheaper than other Maine cities?

Gorham falls in the middle range for Maine, ranking #10 out of 25 cities at $2,150/mo.

When was Gorham rent data last updated?

Gorham rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Gorham

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Pop. 7,593·10th most expensive in Maine·Rental market data updated monthly for Gorham, ME

Median rent (all units)

$2,150/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

-18.9%

vs US Median

+$185

Falling (Monthly)

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Gorham · $2,150

More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

20% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,150/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$86,000/yr

Local median income

$128,190/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gorham's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,280

1 BR

$1,450

2 BR

$1,860

3 BR

$2,280

4 BR+

$2,560

Research median

$1,860/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

$25,800/yr

At $2,150/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -18.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Gorham, ME is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 51.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,593

Median income

$128,190

Median age

37.4

Renters

21.2%

Age distribution

14.3%

33.8%

25.2%

16.9%

Under 1814.3%

18–3433.8%

35–5425.2%

55–649.8%

65+16.9%

Gender

43.6%

56.4%

Male43.6%

Female56.4%

Race & ethnicity

86.5%

White86.5%

Black1.5%

Hispanic1.8%

Asian4%

Other6.2%

Education (25+)

22.4%

22.6%

51.5%

No HS diploma3.4%

HS diploma22.4%

Some college22.6%

Bachelor's+51.5%

Housing tenure

78.8%

21.2%

Owner78.8%

Renter21.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Gorham, ME has changed in 5 years

Income

$85,179 → $128,190

up 50.5%

Population

7,378 → 7,593

up 2.9%

Renter share

25% → 21.2%

-3.8 pts

Bachelor's+

47.7% → 51.5%

+3.8 pts

Median household income rose from $85,179 to $128,190 between 2021 and 2024, a 50.5% shift. The population has grown by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 7,378 residents to roughly 7,593. Renters now make up 21.2% of households, compared with 25% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 51.5% of adults here, versus 47.7% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Gorham on your salary?

At $2,150/mo, how Gorham rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 29.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 41.4% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 35.9% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 20.1% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 15.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 44.2% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 48.9% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 39.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Gorham rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Gorham, ME

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Gorham is $2,150/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,280/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,860/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,450/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,280/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($128,190/yr), Gorham ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorham an affordable city for renters?

Gorham is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,150/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($128,190/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gorham falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Gorham?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,150/mo in Gorham. The local median household income is $128,190/yr, meaning the typical Gorham household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gorham?

Rent in Gorham has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Gorham rent compare to other cities in Maine?

Gorham is middle-of-the-pack for Maine for rent, ranking #10 out of 25 tracked cities at $2,150/mo.

What percentage of Gorham residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.2% of Gorham households are renters, while 78.8% are owner-occupied. Gorham leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.