Franklin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 486.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$911/mo
↑ 19.1% YoY
+2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,008/mo
↑ 18.4% YoY
+5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,322/mo
↑ 18.5% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,750/mo
↑ 18.7% YoY
+15% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,757/mo
↑ 18.7% YoY
+0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $765 | $911 | +$146 (+19.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $851 | $1,008 | +$157 (+18.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,116 | $1,322 | +$206 (+18.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,474 | $1,750 | +$276 (+18.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,480 | $1,757 | +$277 (+18.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,320
$3,360/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,880
$4,407/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Hancock County
1 BR: $1,234/mo
Aroostook County
1 BR: $949/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $954/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,270/mo
Kennebec County
1 BR: $1,090/mo
Sagadahoc County
1 BR: $1,264/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.