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Rental Market Trends in Belfast, ME

What is the average rent in Belfast, ME?

$765/month

Average Rent

600 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Belfast, ME is $765 per month. This is 53% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Belfast more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Belfast, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $765 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

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One Bedroom
$765/month
600 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Belfast, ME?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Belfast, ME?

Because the average rent in Belfast is $765, you’ll want to make about $2,550 per month or $30,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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How does Belfast, ME compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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60 Doak Rd

60 Doak Rd

60 Doak Rd,
Belfast, ME 04915

$2,000

2 Beds

36 Stagecoach Rd

36 Stagecoach Rd

36 Stagecoach Rd,
Unity, ME 04988

$1,800

3 Beds

3 Cushing St

3 Cushing St

3 Cushing St,
Winterport, ME 04496

$1,630

2 Beds

6 Wenbelle Dr

6 Wenbelle Dr

6 Wenbelle Dr,
Bucksport, ME 04416

$1,180

1 Bed

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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