Studio Apartment Rent in Saco, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Saco, Maine as of July 2026. That's +40% lower than the citywide median of $2,226 and +4% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Saco
Compare Saco's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presque Isle | $780 |
| 2 | Rockland | $810 |
| 3 | Augusta | $860 |
| 4 | Auburn | $890 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 6 | Bath | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,010 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,030 |
| 9 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 10 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 11 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,280 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falmouth | $1,890 |
| 2 | Cape Elizabeth | $1,890 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 9 | Saco (this page) | $1,340 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 14 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 15 | Sanford | $1,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Saco.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Saco |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddeford, ME | 4.3 mi | $1,190 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 5.7 mi | $1,190 | $-150 (-11%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 7.4 mi | $1,580 | +$240 (+18%) |
| Gorham, ME | 10.6 mi | $1,280 | $-60 (-4%) |
| South Portland, ME | 13.6 mi | $1,550 | +$210 (+16%) |
| Portland, ME | 15.2 mi | $1,407 | +$67 (+5%) |
| Cape Elizabeth, ME | 16.1 mi | $1,890 | +$550 (+41%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 18.5 mi | $1,890 | +$550 (+41%) |
| Sanford, ME | 21.4 mi | $1,070 | $-270 (-20%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 26.9 mi | $1,590 | +$250 (+19%) |
| Freeport, ME | 33 mi | $1,490 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Kittery, ME | 35.5 mi | $1,410 | +$70 (+5%) |
Studio rent in Saco — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Saco?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Saco, Maine is $1,340 per month. This is +40% below the citywide median of $2,226.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Saco?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $53,600 ($4,467/month gross), which works out to roughly $25.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Saco expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Saco's studio median of $1,340 is +4% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 53th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Saco rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Saco ranks #16 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Saco?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Biddeford ($1,190), Old Orchard Beach ($1,190), Gorham ($1,280).