Studio Apartment Rent in Lewiston, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Lewiston, Maine as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $1,480 and +31% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Lewiston
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 Lewiston
Compare Lewiston'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 (this page) | $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 | $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? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Lewiston.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Lewiston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, ME | 5.4 mi | $890 | — |
| Freeport, ME | 17.8 mi | $1,490 | +$600 (+67%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 19.1 mi | $1,260 | +$370 (+42%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 20.8 mi | $1,590 | +$700 (+79%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 25.2 mi | $1,890 | +$1,000 (+112%) |
| Bath, ME | 27.6 mi | $980 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Portland, ME | 29.9 mi | $1,407 | +$517 (+58%) |
| South Portland, ME | 32.6 mi | $1,550 | +$660 (+74%) |
| Gorham, ME | 33.4 mi | $1,280 | +$390 (+44%) |
| Augusta, ME | 34.4 mi | $860 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 34.9 mi | $1,890 | +$1,000 (+112%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 37 mi | $1,580 | +$690 (+78%) |
Studio rent in Lewiston — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Lewiston?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Lewiston, Maine is $890 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $1,480.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Lewiston?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,600 ($2,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $17.12/hour at a full-time job.
Is Lewiston expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Lewiston's studio median of $890 is +31% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 18th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Lewiston rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Lewiston ranks #5 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Lewiston?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Augusta ($860).