2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Kittery, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Kittery, Maine as of October 2026. That's +15% lower than the citywide median of $2,411 and +24% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Maine
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 4 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 5 | Kittery (this page) | $2,060 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,053 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 14 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 15 | Bath | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Kittery.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Kittery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, NH | 12.4 mi | $1,820 | $-240 (-12%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 14.9 mi | $1,810 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 15.3 mi | $2,070 | +$10 (0%) |
| Exeter, NH | 20 mi | $2,550 | +$490 (+24%) |
| Sanford, ME | 21.5 mi | $1,490 | $-570 (-28%) |
| Rochester, NH | 22.4 mi | $1,810 | $-250 (-12%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 23.3 mi | $2,550 | +$490 (+24%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 23.7 mi | $2,550 | +$490 (+24%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 31.3 mi | $1,760 | $-300 (-15%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 33.8 mi | $2,550 | +$490 (+24%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 33.9 mi | $1,897 | $-163 (-8%) |
| Saco, ME | 35.5 mi | $1,860 | $-200 (-10%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Kittery — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Kittery?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Kittery, Maine is $2,060 per month. This is +15% below the citywide median of $2,411.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Kittery?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $82,400 ($6,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kittery expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Kittery's 2-bedroom median of $2,060 is +24% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 71th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kittery rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Kittery ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Kittery?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Dover ($1,820), Somersworth ($1,810), Sanford ($1,490).