1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Presque Isle, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Presque Isle, Maine as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,150 and +39% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Presque Isle
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 Presque Isle
Compare Presque Isle'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 (this page) | $850 |
| 3 | Augusta | $890 |
| 4 | Rockland | $910 |
| 5 | Auburn | $980 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 8 | Old Town | $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
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Presque Isle.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Presque Isle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town, ME | 125.7 mi | $1,100 | +$250 (+29%) |
| Orono, ME | 134.9 mi | $1,210 | +$360 (+42%) |
| Bangor, ME | 140.1 mi | $1,090 | +$240 (+28%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Presque Isle — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Presque Isle?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Presque Isle, Maine is $850 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,150.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Presque Isle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,000 ($2,833/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Presque Isle expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Presque Isle's 1-bedroom median of $850 is +39% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Presque Isle rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Presque Isle ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Presque Isle?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Presque Isle.