3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Rockland, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Rockland, Maine as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,719 and +37% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom in Rockland
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 Rockland
Compare Rockland'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 (this page) | $1,350 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,420 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,780 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 12 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,517 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 4 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 5 | Freeport | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 7 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 8 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 9 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Rockland.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Rockland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville, ME | 44.7 mi | $1,288 | $-62 (-5%) |
| Augusta, ME | 45 mi | $1,420 | +$70 (+5%) |
| Bath, ME | 50.7 mi | $1,910 | +$560 (+41%) |
| Bangor, ME | 53.1 mi | $1,780 | +$430 (+32%) |
| Orono, ME | 58.4 mi | $1,970 | +$620 (+46%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 60.2 mi | $2,310 | +$960 (+71%) |
| Freeport, ME | 68.9 mi | $2,670 | +$1,320 (+98%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 71.7 mi | $1,640 | +$290 (+21%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 74.5 mi | $2,840 | +$1,490 (+110%) |
| Auburn, ME | 77.1 mi | $1,640 | +$290 (+21%) |
| Portland, ME | 85.4 mi | $2,517 | +$1,167 (+86%) |
| South Portland, ME | 86.7 mi | $2,770 | +$1,420 (+105%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Rockland — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Rockland?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Rockland, Maine is $1,350 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,719.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Rockland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,000 ($4,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockland expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Rockland's 3-bedroom median of $1,350 is +37% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rockland rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Rockland ranks #2 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Rockland?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Waterville ($1,288).