Studio Apartment Rent in Presque Isle, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Presque Isle, Maine as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,150 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presque Isle (this page) | $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 | $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 | $1,190 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 14 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 15 | Sanford | $1,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Presque Isle.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Presque Isle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town, ME | 125.7 mi | $1,030 | +$250 (+32%) |
| Orono, ME | 134.9 mi | $1,120 | +$340 (+44%) |
| Bangor, ME | 140.1 mi | $1,010 | +$230 (+29%) |
Studio rent in Presque Isle — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Presque Isle?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Presque Isle, Maine is $780 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,150.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Presque Isle?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,200 ($2,600/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Presque Isle expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Presque Isle's studio median of $780 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Presque Isle rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Presque Isle ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Presque Isle?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Presque Isle.