2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Sanford, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Sanford, Maine as of August 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $1,768 and +10% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,044 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $1,060 |
| 3 | Rockland | $1,080 |
| 4 | Augusta | $1,110 |
| 5 | Auburn | $1,250 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $1,250 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,360 |
| 8 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 9 | Old Town | $1,410 |
| 10 | Sanford (this page) | $1,490 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 14 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 15 | Saco | $1,860 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,760 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,750 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 5 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 6 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 7 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 8 | Portland | $2,053 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 14 | Sanford (this page) | $1,490 |
| 15 | Old Town | $1,410 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Sanford.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Sanford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NH | 14.9 mi | $1,810 | +$320 (+21%) |
| Rochester, NH | 18.4 mi | $1,810 | +$320 (+21%) |
| Dover, NH | 18.5 mi | $1,820 | +$330 (+22%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 18.7 mi | $1,760 | +$270 (+18%) |
| Saco, ME | 21.4 mi | $1,860 | +$370 (+25%) |
| Kittery, ME | 21.5 mi | $2,060 | +$570 (+38%) |
| Farmington, NH | 23.4 mi | $1,810 | +$320 (+21%) |
| Portsmouth, NH | 24.1 mi | $2,150 | +$660 (+44%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 25.9 mi | $1,760 | +$270 (+18%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 27.6 mi | $2,070 | +$580 (+39%) |
| Gorham, ME | 27.8 mi | $1,860 | +$370 (+25%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 28.9 mi | $2,310 | +$820 (+55%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Sanford — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sanford?
As of August 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Sanford, Maine is $1,490 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $1,768.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Sanford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,600 ($4,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sanford expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Sanford's 2-bedroom median of $1,490 is +10% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 39th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sanford rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 23 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Sanford ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Sanford?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 2-bedroom rents than Sanford.