Studio Apartment Rent in Old Orchard Beach, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Old Orchard Beach, Maine as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,915 and +8% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Old Orchard Beach
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 Old Orchard Beach
Compare Old Orchard Beach'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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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 Old Orchard Beach.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Old Orchard Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarborough, ME | 4.7 mi | $1,580 | +$390 (+33%) |
| Saco, ME | 5.7 mi | $1,340 | +$150 (+13%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 7.2 mi | $1,190 | — |
| South Portland, ME | 10.2 mi | $1,550 | +$360 (+30%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 11.3 mi | $1,890 | +$700 (+59%) |
| Portland, ME | 12.5 mi | $1,407 | +$217 (+18%) |
| Gorham, ME | 13.4 mi | $1,280 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 16.7 mi | $1,890 | +$700 (+59%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 24.2 mi | $1,590 | +$400 (+34%) |
| Sanford, ME | 25.9 mi | $1,070 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Freeport, ME | 30.2 mi | $1,490 | +$300 (+25%) |
| Kittery, ME | 37.1 mi | $1,410 | +$220 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Old Orchard Beach — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Old Orchard Beach?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Old Orchard Beach, Maine is $1,190 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,915.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Old Orchard Beach?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Old Orchard Beach expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Old Orchard Beach's studio median of $1,190 is +8% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Old Orchard Beach rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Old Orchard Beach ranks #13 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Old Orchard Beach?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Sanford ($1,070).