3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Gorham, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Gorham, Maine as of October 2026. That's +4% higher than the citywide median of $2,199 and +7% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,288 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,350 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,420 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,780 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 12 | Gorham (this page) | $2,280 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,517 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 4 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 5 | Freeport | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 7 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 8 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 9 | Gorham (this page) | $2,280 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Gorham.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Gorham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough, ME | 10.4 mi | $2,830 | +$550 (+24%) |
| Saco, ME | 10.6 mi | $2,460 | +$180 (+8%) |
| Portland, ME | 12.8 mi | $2,517 | +$237 (+10%) |
| South Portland, ME | 13.2 mi | $2,770 | +$490 (+21%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 13.4 mi | $2,180 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 14.7 mi | $2,180 | $-100 (-4%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 22 mi | $2,840 | +$560 (+25%) |
| Freeport, ME | 27.6 mi | $2,670 | +$390 (+17%) |
| Sanford, ME | 27.8 mi | $1,970 | $-310 (-14%) |
| Auburn, ME | 30.2 mi | $1,640 | $-640 (-28%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 33.4 mi | $1,640 | $-640 (-28%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 36.4 mi | $2,310 | +$30 (+1%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Gorham — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Gorham?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Gorham, Maine is $2,280 per month. This is +4% higher than the citywide median of $2,199.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Gorham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $91,200 ($7,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $43.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gorham expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Gorham's 3-bedroom median of $2,280 is +7% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gorham rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Gorham ranks #12 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Gorham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Old Orchard Beach ($2,180), Biddeford ($2,180), Sanford ($1,970).