1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gorham, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gorham, Maine as of October 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $2,199 and +4% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Gorham
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gorham
Compare Gorham's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Augusta | $890 |
| 3 | Rockland | $910 |
| 4 | Auburn | $980 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 13 | Gorham (this page) | $1,450 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,597 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 8 | Gorham (this page) | $1,450 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Gorham.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Gorham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough, ME | 10.4 mi | $1,800 | +$350 (+24%) |
| Saco, ME | 10.6 mi | $1,510 | +$60 (+4%) |
| Portland, ME | 12.8 mi | $1,597 | +$147 (+10%) |
| South Portland, ME | 13.2 mi | $1,760 | +$310 (+21%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 13.4 mi | $1,370 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 14.7 mi | $1,370 | $-80 (-6%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 22 mi | $1,800 | +$350 (+24%) |
| Freeport, ME | 27.6 mi | $1,690 | +$240 (+17%) |
| Sanford, ME | 27.8 mi | $1,210 | $-240 (-17%) |
| Auburn, ME | 30.2 mi | $980 | $-470 (-32%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 33.4 mi | $980 | $-470 (-32%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 36.4 mi | $1,400 | $-50 (-3%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Gorham — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Gorham?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Gorham, Maine is $1,450 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $2,199.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Gorham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $58,000 ($4,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gorham expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gorham's 1-bedroom median of $1,450 is +4% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 54th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gorham rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Gorham ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Gorham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Old Orchard Beach ($1,370), Biddeford ($1,370), Sanford ($1,210).