2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Saco, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Saco, Maine as of October 2026. That's +3% lower than the citywide median of $1,918 and +12% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,044 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,080 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,110 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,250 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,250 |
| 6 | Bath | $1,360 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 9 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 14 | Saco (this page) | $1,860 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,053 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 4 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 5 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,053 |
| 7 | Saco (this page) | $1,860 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 14 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 15 | Bath | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Saco.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Saco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 4.3 mi | $1,760 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 5.7 mi | $1,760 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 7.4 mi | $2,310 | +$450 (+24%) |
| Gorham, ME | 10.6 mi | $1,860 | — |
| South Portland, ME | 13.6 mi | $2,260 | +$400 (+22%) |
| Portland, ME | 15.2 mi | $2,053 | +$193 (+10%) |
| Sanford, ME | 21.4 mi | $1,490 | $-370 (-20%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 26.9 mi | $2,320 | +$460 (+25%) |
| Freeport, ME | 33 mi | $2,180 | +$320 (+17%) |
| Kittery, ME | 35.5 mi | $2,060 | +$200 (+11%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 35.6 mi | $1,810 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Dover, NH | 38.2 mi | $1,820 | $-40 (-2%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Saco — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Saco?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Saco, Maine is $1,860 per month. This is +3% below the citywide median of $1,918.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Saco?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saco expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Saco's 2-bedroom median of $1,860 is +12% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saco rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Saco ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Saco?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Biddeford ($1,760), Old Orchard Beach ($1,760), Sanford ($1,490).