1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Old Town, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Old Town, Maine as of July 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,801 and +21% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Old Town
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 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Old Town
Compare Old Town's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $850 |
| 3 | Augusta | $890 |
| 4 | Rockland | $910 |
| 5 | Auburn | $980 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 8 | Old Town (this page) | $1,100 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 10 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,150 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,140 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 15 | Orono | $1,210 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Old Town.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Old Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono, ME | 9.9 mi | $1,210 | +$110 (+10%) |
| Bangor, ME | 14.5 mi | $1,090 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Rockland, ME | 67.4 mi | $910 | $-190 (-17%) |
| Waterville, ME | 69.9 mi | $832 | $-268 (-24%) |
| Augusta, ME | 83.9 mi | $890 | $-210 (-19%) |
| Bath, ME | 108.8 mi | $1,110 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 115.6 mi | $1,400 | +$300 (+27%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 118.3 mi | $980 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Auburn, ME | 123 mi | $980 | $-120 (-11%) |
| Freeport, ME | 124 mi | $1,690 | +$590 (+54%) |
| Presque Isle, ME | 125.7 mi | $850 | $-250 (-23%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 130 mi | $1,800 | +$700 (+64%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Old Town — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Old Town?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Old Town, Maine is $1,100 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,801.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Old Town?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,000 ($3,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Old Town expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Old Town's 1-bedroom median of $1,100 is +21% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Old Town rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Old Town ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Old Town?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bangor ($1,090), Rockland ($910), Waterville ($832).