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Old Orchard Beach

Pop. 9,244·13th most expensive in Maine·Old Orchard Beach rents have dropped 7.5%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,889/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
-$73
Falling (Monthly)
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Old Orchard Beach · $1,889
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,889/mo, rent takes about 38% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
Local median income
$60,050/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Old Orchard Beach's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,190
1 BR
$1,370
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,180
4 BR+
$2,470
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,760/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,889 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,668/yr
At $1,889/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.5% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Old Orchard Beach, ME is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,244
Median income
$60,050
Median age
58
Renters
31.8%
Age distribution
18.3%
21.9%
19.8%
33.5%
Under 186.5%
18–3418.3%
35–5421.9%
55–6419.8%
65+33.5%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black1.9%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian1.2%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
27%
27.5%
42.8%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma27%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+42.8%
Housing tenure
68.2%
31.8%
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Old Orchard Beach, ME has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,766 → $60,050
up 7.7%
Population
8,954 → 9,244
up 3.2%
Renter share
30% → 31.8%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
41.6% → 42.8%
+1.2 pts
Median age
56.7 → 58
+1.3 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $60,050 today, compared with $55,766 five years earlier. Census counts show Old Orchard Beach, ME adding about 290 residents over the five-year window, up 3.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 30% to 31.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Old Orchard Beach rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Old Orchard Beach. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Old Orchard Beach is $1,889/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,190/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,760/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,370/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,180/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($60,050/yr), Old Orchard Beach ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Orchard Beach an affordable city for renters?

Old Orchard Beach is considered moderate for renters. At $1,889/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($60,050/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Old Orchard Beach slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Old Orchard Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,889/mo in Old Orchard Beach. The local median household income is $60,050/yr, meaning the typical Old Orchard Beach household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Old Orchard Beach?

Rent in Old Orchard Beach has decreased 7.5% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Old Orchard Beach rent compare to other cities in Maine?

Old Orchard Beach is middle-of-the-pack for Maine for rent, ranking #13 out of 23 tracked cities at $1,889/mo.

What percentage of Old Orchard Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.8% of Old Orchard Beach households are renters, while 68.2% are owner-occupied. Old Orchard Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Old Orchard Beach rent compare to the national average?

Old Orchard Beach's median rent of $1,889/mo is $73 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maine, it ranks #13 out of 23 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,889/mo, rent takes ~38% of Old Orchard Beach's median household income ($60,050/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Old Orchard Beach 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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