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Springvale

·14th most expensive in Maine·Rental market data updated monthly for Springvale, ME
Median rent (all units)
$1,895/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
-$70
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Springvale · $1,895
More expensive than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,895/mo, rent takes about 32% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$76,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Springvale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,740/yr
At $1,895/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Springvale is $1,895/mo as of July 2026.

At 32% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Springvale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Springvale an affordable city for renters?

Springvale is considered moderate for renters. At $1,895/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Springvale slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Springvale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,895/mo in Springvale.

Is rent going up or down in Springvale?

Rent in Springvale has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Springvale rent compare to other cities in Maine?

Springvale is middle-of-the-pack for Maine for rent, ranking #14 out of 25 tracked cities at $1,895/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Springvale?

Sanford is nearby and more affordable at $1,681/mo, which is $214 less than Springvale.

How does Springvale rent compare to the national average?

Springvale's median rent of $1,895/mo is $70 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maine, it ranks #14 out of 25 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,895/mo, rent takes ~32% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Springvale 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8–7.15%
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