York County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 2,695.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,281/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
+43% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,412/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
+47% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,716/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+46% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,298/mo
↑ 7.7% YoY
+51% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,561/mo
↑ 8.9% YoY
+46% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,162 | $1,281 | +$119 (+10.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,312 | $1,412 | +$100 (+7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,616 | $1,716 | +$100 (+6.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,134 | $2,298 | +$164 (+7.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,351 | $2,561 | +$210 (+8.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$56,480
$4,707/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$68,640
$5,720/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Penobscot County
1 BR: $1,061/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $1,234/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,397/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,008/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,280/mo
Piscataquis County
1 BR: $1,081/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.