Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Somerset County vs Maine
How do Somerset County and Maine rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,083
- Somerset County (1BR)
- $1,153
- Maine (1BR)
- −6%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Somerset County is 6% cheaper than Maine at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,083 vs $1,153). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Somerset County | Maine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,015 | $1,080 | −$65 (-6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,083 | $1,153 | −$70 (-6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,266 | $1,448 | −$182 (-13%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,689 | $1,917 | −$228 (-12%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,812 | $2,133 | −$321 (-15%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Somerset County is 13% above the US average. Maine is 20% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).