Maine Fair Market Rents 2027 by County
Two-bedroom FMRs in Maine range from $1,175 to $2,353 a month (FY2027, effective October 1, 2026). Highest: Cumberland County.
Most affordable counties to rent in Maine (rent vs. renter income) →
| County | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 2 BR vs FY2026 | 80% limit, 4 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Androscoggin County | $1,282 | $1,677 | $2,119 | +5.7% | $75,100 |
| Aroostook County | $898 | $1,175 | $1,581 | −4.0% | $73,500 |
| Cumberland County | $1,864 | $2,353 | $2,902 | +10.5% | $106,800 |
| Franklin County | $966 | $1,264 | $1,750 | −4.4% | $73,500 |
| Hancock County | $1,171 | $1,484 | $2,050 | −1.1% | $80,950 |
| Kennebec County | $1,050 | $1,374 | $1,767 | −3.0% | $76,800 |
| Knox County | $1,236 | $1,503 | $1,968 | −1.5% | $78,650 |
| Lincoln County | $1,201 | $1,307 | $1,810 | −6.8% | $81,900 |
| Oxford County | $949 | $1,224 | $1,695 | −5.5% | $73,500 |
| Penobscot County | $1,380 | $1,722 | $2,203 | +3.8% | $85,200 |
| Piscataquis County | $1,024 | $1,340 | $1,610 | −5.6% | $73,500 |
| Sagadahoc County | $1,332 | $1,659 | $2,297 | +5.2% | $85,100 |
| Somerset County | $1,038 | $1,242 | $1,676 | −1.9% | $73,500 |
| Waldo County | $1,148 | $1,367 | $1,766 | −4.9% | $74,150 |
| Washington County | $951 | $1,230 | $1,637 | −1.8% | $73,500 |
| York County | $1,500 | $1,792 | $2,464 | +4.4% | $85,450 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026) and FY2026 (revised file), details. Where HUD splits a county into several FMR areas (towns in New England), the table shows the most populous area.