Studio Apartment Rent in Gorham, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gorham, Maine as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,150 and +1% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gorham
Compare Gorham'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 (this page) | $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 | $1,490 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 10 | Gorham (this page) | $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? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gorham.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gorham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough, ME | 10.4 mi | $1,580 | +$300 (+23%) |
| Saco, ME | 10.6 mi | $1,340 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Portland, ME | 12.8 mi | $1,407 | +$127 (+10%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 13.1 mi | $1,890 | +$610 (+48%) |
| South Portland, ME | 13.2 mi | $1,550 | +$270 (+21%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 13.4 mi | $1,190 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 14.7 mi | $1,190 | $-90 (-7%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 17.6 mi | $1,890 | +$610 (+48%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 22 mi | $1,590 | +$310 (+24%) |
| Freeport, ME | 27.6 mi | $1,490 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Sanford, ME | 27.8 mi | $1,070 | $-210 (-16%) |
| Auburn, ME | 30.2 mi | $890 | $-390 (-30%) |
Studio rent in Gorham — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gorham?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gorham, Maine is $1,280 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,150.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gorham?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,200 ($4,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gorham expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gorham's studio median of $1,280 is +1% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 49th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gorham rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Gorham ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gorham?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Old Orchard Beach ($1,190), Biddeford ($1,190), Sanford ($1,070).