Studio Apartment Rent in Rockland, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Rockland, Maine as of October 2026. That's +53% lower than the citywide median of $1,719 and +37% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Rockland
Compare Rockland's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockland (this page) | $810 |
| 2 | Augusta | $860 |
| 3 | Auburn | $890 |
| 4 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 5 | Bath | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,010 |
| 7 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 9 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,407 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 14 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Rockland.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Rockland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterville, ME | 44.7 mi | $1,063 | +$253 (+31%) |
| Augusta, ME | 45 mi | $860 | +$50 (+6%) |
| Bath, ME | 50.7 mi | $980 | +$170 (+21%) |
| Bangor, ME | 53.1 mi | $1,010 | +$200 (+25%) |
| Orono, ME | 58.4 mi | $1,120 | +$310 (+38%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 60.2 mi | $1,260 | +$450 (+56%) |
| Freeport, ME | 68.9 mi | $1,490 | +$680 (+84%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 71.7 mi | $890 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 74.5 mi | $1,590 | +$780 (+96%) |
| Auburn, ME | 77.1 mi | $890 | +$80 (+10%) |
| Portland, ME | 85.4 mi | $1,407 | +$597 (+74%) |
| South Portland, ME | 86.7 mi | $1,550 | +$740 (+91%) |
Studio rent in Rockland — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Rockland?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Rockland, Maine is $810 per month. This is +53% below the citywide median of $1,719.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Rockland?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,400 ($2,700/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockland expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Rockland's studio median of $810 is +37% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 10th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Rockland rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with studio data, Rockland ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Rockland?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Rockland.