Aroostook County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 213.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$942/mo
↑ 29.0% YoY
+5% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$949/mo
↑ 20.7% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,224/mo
↑ 24.1% YoY
+4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,672/mo
↑ 23.8% YoY
+10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,739/mo
↑ 23.6% YoY
-1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $730 | $942 | +$212 (+29.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $786 | $949 | +$163 (+20.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $986 | $1,224 | +$238 (+24.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,351 | $1,672 | +$321 (+23.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,407 | $1,739 | +$332 (+23.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$37,960
$3,163/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,960
$4,080/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,280/mo
Oxford County
1 BR: $989/mo
Sagadahoc County
1 BR: $1,264/mo
Waldo County
1 BR: $1,163/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $1,083/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $954/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.