Studio Apartment Rent in Kittery, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Kittery, Maine as of July 2026. That's +43% lower than the citywide median of $2,459 and +9% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Kittery
Compare Kittery'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 | $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 (this page) | $1,410 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 10 | Gorham | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Kittery.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Kittery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover, NH | 12.4 mi | $1,370 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 14.9 mi | $1,360 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 15.3 mi | $1,560 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Sanford, ME | 21.5 mi | $1,070 | $-340 (-24%) |
| Rochester, NH | 22.4 mi | $1,340 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Newburyport, MA | 23.3 mi | $2,000 | +$590 (+42%) |
| Amesbury, MA | 23.7 mi | $2,000 | +$590 (+42%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 31.3 mi | $1,190 | $-220 (-16%) |
| Gloucester, MA | 33.8 mi | $2,000 | +$590 (+42%) |
| Haverhill, MA | 33.9 mi | $1,300 | $-110 (-8%) |
| Saco, ME | 35.5 mi | $1,340 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 37.1 mi | $1,190 | $-220 (-16%) |
Studio rent in Kittery — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Kittery?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Kittery, Maine is $1,410 per month. This is +43% below the citywide median of $2,459.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Kittery?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $56,400 ($4,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Kittery expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Kittery's studio median of $1,410 is +9% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 59th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Kittery rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Kittery ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Kittery?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dover ($1,370), Somersworth ($1,360), Sanford ($1,070).