1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sanford, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Sanford, Maine as of October 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,795 and +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Sanford
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 Sanford
Compare Sanford'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 (this page) | $1,210 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 14 | Saco | $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 | $1,510 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 12 | Sanford (this page) | $1,210 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Sanford.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Sanford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NH | 14.9 mi | $1,430 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Rochester, NH | 18.4 mi | $1,430 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Dover, NH | 18.5 mi | $1,430 | +$220 (+18%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 18.7 mi | $1,370 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Saco, ME | 21.4 mi | $1,510 | +$300 (+25%) |
| Kittery, ME | 21.5 mi | $1,600 | +$390 (+32%) |
| Portsmouth, NH | 24.1 mi | $1,660 | +$450 (+37%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 25.9 mi | $1,370 | +$160 (+13%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 27.6 mi | $1,600 | +$390 (+32%) |
| Gorham, ME | 27.8 mi | $1,450 | +$240 (+20%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 28.9 mi | $1,800 | +$590 (+49%) |
| Exeter, NH | 34.6 mi | $2,140 | +$930 (+77%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Sanford — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sanford?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Sanford, Maine is $1,210 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,795.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Sanford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sanford expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sanford's 1-bedroom median of $1,210 is +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sanford rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Sanford ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Sanford?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Sanford.