Androscoggin County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 24,294.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,140/mo
↑ 26.9% YoY
+28% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,218/mo
↑ 22.5% YoY
+27% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,586/mo
↑ 25.1% YoY
+35% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,050/mo
↑ 23.3% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,305/mo
↑ 24.9% YoY
+31% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $898 | $1,140 | +$242 (+26.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $994 | $1,218 | +$224 (+22.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,268 | $1,586 | +$318 (+25.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,663 | $2,050 | +$387 (+23.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,845 | $2,305 | +$460 (+24.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,720
$4,060/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$63,440
$5,287/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
York County
1 BR: $1,412/mo
Waldo County
1 BR: $1,163/mo
Piscataquis County
1 BR: $1,081/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,280/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,270/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,397/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.