Rent in Lewiston, ME
Across Lewiston's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,677 a month, with figures from $1,106–$1,677. The highest typical rent is in 04243 ($1,677) and the lowest in 04240 ($1,106). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 2 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Androscoggin County pay about 1.16% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $1,210 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $1,282 | $763–$1,282 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,677 | $1,106–$1,677 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $2,119 | $1,187–$2,119 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,459 | $2,459 | 3 |
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).
Lewiston ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lewiston, ME?
- About $1,677 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,106–$1,677. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Lewiston, ME?
- About $1,282 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $763–$1,282. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Lewiston, ME?
- About $2,119 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,187–$2,119. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Lewiston, ME?
- About $1,210 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,210. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Lewiston, ME?
- About $2,459 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,459. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Lewiston ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 04243 has the highest typical rent at $1,677 a month, and 04240 the lowest at $1,106.
- What is the property tax rate in Lewiston, ME?
- Owner-occupied homes in Androscoggin County pay a typical 1.16% 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 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Lewiston rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).