1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Waterville, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Waterville, Maine as of July 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $1,295 and +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Waterville
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 Waterville
Compare Waterville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville (this page) | $832 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $850 |
| 3 | Augusta | $890 |
| 4 | Rockland | $910 |
| 5 | Auburn | $980 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,100 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 10 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,150 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,140 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 15 | Orono | $1,210 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Waterville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Waterville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, ME | 15.9 mi | $890 | +$58 (+7%) |
| Rockland, ME | 44.7 mi | $910 | +$78 (+9%) |
| Bath, ME | 47.7 mi | $1,110 | +$278 (+33%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 49.1 mi | $980 | +$148 (+18%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 51 mi | $1,400 | +$568 (+68%) |
| Auburn, ME | 53.5 mi | $980 | +$148 (+18%) |
| Bangor, ME | 57.6 mi | $1,090 | +$258 (+31%) |
| Freeport, ME | 58.1 mi | $1,690 | +$858 (+103%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 63.9 mi | $1,800 | +$968 (+116%) |
| Orono, ME | 65.6 mi | $1,210 | +$378 (+45%) |
| Old Town, ME | 69.9 mi | $1,100 | +$268 (+32%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 71.5 mi | $2,140 | +$1,308 (+157%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Waterville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Waterville?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Waterville, Maine is $832 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $1,295.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Waterville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,280 ($2,773/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Waterville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Waterville's 1-bedroom median of $832 is +40% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Waterville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Waterville ranks #1 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Waterville?
Most nearby cities have similar or higher 1-bedroom rents than Waterville.