What is the average apartment size in Lewiston?

The average size for a Lewiston, ME apartment is 912 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lewiston?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lewiston is $1,476 per month, a 11.32% increase from last years average of $1,326.

What is the average apartment size in Lewiston?

The typical apartment in Lewiston offers about 912 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lewiston, ME Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lewiston?

The typical rent budget in Lewiston ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lewiston?

In Lewiston, 50% of households rent while 50% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lewiston is $1,476, a 11.32% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,326.

One-bedroom apartments provide 290 square feet for $1,311, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,398 offer 893 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,139 sq ft) for $1,647, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lewiston, ME

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,476	912 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,311	290 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,398	893 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,647	1,139 sq. ft.

Lewiston, ME rent trends

Rental prices in Lewiston, ME have increased by 11.32% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,326 to $1,476.

What's the typical rent budget in Lewiston, ME?

The largest share of rentals in Lewiston, ME (65%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lewiston, ME?

7,822 or 50% of the households in Lewiston, ME are renter-occupied while 7,931 or 50% are owner-occupied.

How Lewiston Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lewiston	$1,476
Portland	$1,931
Brunswick	$1,949
Scarborough	$2,459
Westbrook	$2,415
Yarmouth	$2,135
South Portland	$2,163
Kittery	$2,814
Biddeford	$2,139
Bath, ME	$1,470
Auburn, ME	$1,717

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lewiston apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.