Studio Apartment Rent in Yarmouth, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Yarmouth, Maine as of October 2026. That's +36% lower than the citywide median of $2,489 and +23% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Yarmouth
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 Yarmouth
Compare Yarmouth's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth (this page) | $1,590 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 14 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Yarmouth.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Yarmouth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport, ME | 6 mi | $1,490 | $-100 (-6%) |
| Portland, ME | 11.8 mi | $1,407 | $-183 (-12%) |
| South Portland, ME | 14 mi | $1,550 | $-40 (-3%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 14.7 mi | $1,260 | $-330 (-21%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 19.9 mi | $1,580 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 20.8 mi | $890 | $-700 (-44%) |
| Auburn, ME | 21.4 mi | $890 | $-700 (-44%) |
| Gorham, ME | 22 mi | $1,280 | $-310 (-19%) |
| Bath, ME | 23.8 mi | $980 | $-610 (-38%) |
| Old Orchard Beach, ME | 24.2 mi | $1,190 | $-400 (-25%) |
| Saco, ME | 26.9 mi | $1,340 | $-250 (-16%) |
| Biddeford, ME | 30.6 mi | $1,190 | $-400 (-25%) |
Studio rent in Yarmouth — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Yarmouth?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Yarmouth, Maine is $1,590 per month. This is +36% below the citywide median of $2,489.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Yarmouth?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $63,600 ($5,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.58/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yarmouth expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Yarmouth's studio median of $1,590 is +23% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 70th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yarmouth rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with studio data, Yarmouth ranks #20 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Yarmouth?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Freeport ($1,490), Portland ($1,407), South Portland ($1,550).