Cumberland County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 1,178.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,264/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
+42% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,397/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+46% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,833/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+56% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,380/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
+56% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,038/mo
↑ 13.9% YoY
+73% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,197 | $1,264 | +$67 (+5.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,330 | $1,397 | +$67 (+5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,745 | $1,833 | +$88 (+5.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,191 | $2,380 | +$189 (+8.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,667 | $3,038 | +$371 (+13.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$55,880
$4,657/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$73,320
$6,110/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Piscataquis County
1 BR: $1,081/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,270/mo
Oxford County
1 BR: $989/mo
Penobscot County
1 BR: $1,061/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,412/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.