Rent in Augusta, ME
Across Augusta's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,374 a month, with figures from $1,106–$1,374. The highest typical rent is in 04338 ($1,374) and the lowest in 04330 ($1,106). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 4 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Kennebec County pay about 1.09% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,043 | $856–$1,043 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,050 | $725–$1,050 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,374 | $1,106–$1,374 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,767 | $1,281–$1,767 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $2,167 | $938–$2,167 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Augusta ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Augusta, ME?
- About $1,374 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,106–$1,374. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Augusta, ME?
- About $1,050 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $725–$1,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Augusta, ME?
- About $1,767 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,281–$1,767. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Augusta, ME?
- About $1,043 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $856–$1,043. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Augusta, ME?
- About $2,167 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $938–$2,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Augusta ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 04338 has the highest typical rent at $1,374 a month, and 04330 the lowest at $1,106.
- What is the property tax rate in Augusta, ME?
- Owner-occupied homes in Kennebec County pay a typical 1.09% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Augusta rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).