Best rental value cities in Maine
Cities in Maine renting furthest below their own 10-year trend, ranked by Rent Reality Score. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Portland ranks first, with a Rent Reality Score of 62.
- Across all 5 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,924/mo.
Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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5 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | PortlandME | 62 | $2,399/mo | -6.1% | +2.1% |
| 02 | AugustaME | 61 | $1,549/mo | -5.7% | +3.8% |
| 03 | BangorME | 60 | $1,509/mo | -5.2% | +3.7% |
| 04 | BiddefordME | 59 | $1,924/mo | -4.7% | +1.4% |
| 05 | South PortlandME | 58 | $2,413/mo | -4.1% | +3.0% |