3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Saco, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Saco, Maine as of October 2026. That's +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,918 and +15% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,288 |
| 2 | Rockland | $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 (this page) | $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 (this page) | $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? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Saco.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Saco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 4.3 mi | $2,180 | $-280 (-11%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 5.7 mi | $2,180 | $-280 (-11%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 7.4 mi | $2,830 | +$370 (+15%) |
| Gorham, ME | 10.6 mi | $2,280 | $-180 (-7%) |
| South Portland, ME | 13.6 mi | $2,770 | +$310 (+13%) |
| Portland, ME | 15.2 mi | $2,517 | +$57 (+2%) |
| Sanford, ME | 21.4 mi | $1,970 | $-490 (-20%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 26.9 mi | $2,840 | +$380 (+15%) |
| Freeport, ME | 33 mi | $2,670 | +$210 (+9%) |
| Kittery, ME | 35.5 mi | $2,670 | +$210 (+9%) |
| Somersworth, NH | 35.6 mi | $2,310 | $-150 (-6%) |
| Dover, NH | 38.2 mi | $2,310 | $-150 (-6%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Saco — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Saco?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Saco, Maine is $2,460 per month. This is +28% higher than the citywide median of $1,918.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Saco?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,400 ($8,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saco expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Saco's 3-bedroom median of $2,460 is +15% above the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saco rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Saco ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Saco?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Biddeford ($2,180), Old Orchard Beach ($2,180), Gorham ($2,280).