Penobscot County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 783.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$982/mo
↑ 17.0% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,061/mo
↑ 20.6% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,392/mo
↑ 20.5% YoY
+18% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,799/mo
↑ 23.6% YoY
+18% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,010/mo
↑ 16.7% YoY
+14% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $839 | $982 | +$143 (+17.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $880 | $1,061 | +$181 (+20.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,155 | $1,392 | +$237 (+20.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,455 | $1,799 | +$344 (+23.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,723 | $2,010 | +$287 (+16.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,440
$3,537/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$55,680
$4,640/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,397/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,008/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $1,234/mo
Androscoggin County
1 BR: $1,218/mo
Oxford County
1 BR: $989/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $1,083/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.