Studio Apartment Rent in Sanford, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Sanford, Maine as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,681 and +17% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Sanford
Compare Sanford'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 (this page) | $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 | $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 (this page) | $1,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Sanford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Sanford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somersworth, NH | 14.9 mi | $1,360 | +$290 (+27%) |
| Rochester, NH | 18.4 mi | $1,340 | +$270 (+25%) |
| Dover, NH | 18.5 mi | $1,370 | +$300 (+28%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 18.7 mi | $1,190 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Saco, ME | 21.4 mi | $1,340 | +$270 (+25%) |
| Kittery, ME | 21.5 mi | $1,410 | +$340 (+32%) |
| Portsmouth, NH | 24.1 mi | $1,620 | +$550 (+51%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 25.9 mi | $1,190 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Newmarket, NH | 27.6 mi | $1,560 | +$490 (+46%) |
| Gorham, ME | 27.8 mi | $1,280 | +$210 (+20%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 28.9 mi | $1,580 | +$510 (+48%) |
| South Portland, ME | 35.1 mi | $1,550 | +$480 (+45%) |
Studio rent in Sanford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Sanford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Sanford, Maine is $1,070 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,681.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Sanford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $42,800 ($3,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Sanford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Sanford's studio median of $1,070 is +17% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 33th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Sanford rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Sanford ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Sanford?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher studio rents than Sanford.