1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kittery, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Kittery, Maine as of July 2026. That's +35% lower than the citywide median of $2,459 and +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Kittery
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 Kittery
Compare Kittery's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $850 |
| 3 | Augusta | $890 |
| 4 | Rockland | $910 |
| 5 | Auburn | $980 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,100 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 10 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,150 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,140 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 7 | Kittery (this page) | $1,600 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 15 | Orono | $1,210 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Kittery.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Kittery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, NH | 12.4 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 14.9 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 15.3 mi | $1,600 | — |
| Sanford, ME | 21.5 mi | $1,210 | $-390 (-24%) |
| Rochester, NH | 22.4 mi | $1,430 | $-170 (-11%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 23.3 mi | $2,140 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 23.7 mi | $2,140 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 31.3 mi | $1,370 | $-230 (-14%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 33.8 mi | $2,140 | +$540 (+34%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 33.9 mi | $1,447 | $-153 (-10%) |
| Saco, ME | 35.5 mi | $1,510 | $-90 (-6%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 37.1 mi | $1,370 | $-230 (-14%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Kittery — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Kittery?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Kittery, Maine is $1,600 per month. This is +35% below the citywide median of $2,459.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Kittery?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $64,000 ($5,333/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kittery expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kittery's 1-bedroom median of $1,600 is +15% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 63th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kittery rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Kittery ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Kittery?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Dover ($1,430), Somersworth ($1,430), Sanford ($1,210).