1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Saco, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Saco, Maine as of October 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,918 and +8% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Saco
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 Saco
Compare Saco's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Augusta | $890 |
| 3 | Rockland | $910 |
| 4 | Auburn | $980 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 14 | Saco (this page) | $1,510 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,597 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 7 | Saco (this page) | $1,510 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Saco.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Saco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 4.3 mi | $1,370 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 5.7 mi | $1,370 | $-140 (-9%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 7.4 mi | $1,800 | +$290 (+19%) |
| Gorham, ME | 10.6 mi | $1,450 | $-60 (-4%) |
| South Portland, ME | 13.6 mi | $1,760 | +$250 (+17%) |
| Portland, ME | 15.2 mi | $1,597 | +$87 (+6%) |
| Sanford, ME | 21.4 mi | $1,210 | $-300 (-20%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 26.9 mi | $1,800 | +$290 (+19%) |
| Freeport, ME | 33 mi | $1,690 | +$180 (+12%) |
| Kittery, ME | 35.5 mi | $1,600 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 35.6 mi | $1,430 | $-80 (-5%) |
| Dover, NH | 38.2 mi | $1,430 | $-80 (-5%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Saco — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Saco?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Saco, Maine is $1,510 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,918.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Saco?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $60,400 ($5,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.04/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saco expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Saco's 1-bedroom median of $1,510 is +8% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 58th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saco rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Saco ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Saco?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Biddeford ($1,370), Old Orchard Beach ($1,370), Gorham ($1,450).