3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Old Town, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Old Town, Maine as of August 2026. That's +2% lower than the citywide median of $1,839 and +15% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,288 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,350 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,420 |
| 4 | Presque Isle | $1,450 |
| 5 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,780 |
| 8 | Old Town (this page) | $1,810 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 10 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 13 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 15 | Saco | $2,460 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $3,380 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $3,370 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 5 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 6 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 7 | Freeport | $2,670 |
| 8 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 9 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 10 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 11 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 15 | Bath | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Old Town.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Old Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 14.5 mi | $1,780 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Rockland, ME | 67.4 mi | $1,350 | $-460 (-25%) |
| Waterville, ME | 69.9 mi | $1,288 | $-522 (-29%) |
| Augusta, ME | 83.9 mi | $1,420 | $-390 (-22%) |
| Bath, ME | 108.8 mi | $1,910 | +$100 (+6%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 115.6 mi | $2,310 | +$500 (+28%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 118.3 mi | $1,640 | $-170 (-9%) |
| Auburn, ME | 123 mi | $1,640 | $-170 (-9%) |
| Freeport, ME | 124 mi | $2,670 | +$860 (+48%) |
| Presque Isle, ME | 125.7 mi | $1,450 | $-360 (-20%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 130 mi | $2,840 | +$1,030 (+57%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 138.5 mi | $3,370 | +$1,560 (+86%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Old Town — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Old Town?
As of August 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Old Town, Maine is $1,810 per month. This is +2% below the citywide median of $1,839.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Old Town?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,400 ($6,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Old Town expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Old Town's 3-bedroom median of $1,810 is +15% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Old Town rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 23 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Old Town ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Old Town?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Bangor ($1,780), Rockland ($1,350), Waterville ($1,288).