Knox County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 1,502.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,223/mo
↑ 51.4% YoY
+37% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,270/mo
↑ 27.4% YoY
+32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,526/mo
↑ 29.5% YoY
+30% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,928/mo
↑ 31.1% YoY
+26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,085/mo
↑ 16.0% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $808 | $1,223 | +$415 (+51.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $997 | $1,270 | +$273 (+27.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,178 | $1,526 | +$348 (+29.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,471 | $1,928 | +$457 (+31.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,798 | $2,085 | +$287 (+16.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,800
$4,233/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,040
$5,087/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,008/mo
Oxford County
1 BR: $989/mo
Penobscot County
1 BR: $1,061/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,280/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $1,234/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.