Lincoln County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 829.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,222/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY
+37% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,280/mo
↑ 16.0% YoY
+33% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,403/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
+19% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,936/mo
↑ 17.8% YoY
+27% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,943/mo
↑ 17.8% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,082 | $1,222 | +$140 (+12.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,103 | $1,280 | +$177 (+16.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,244 | $1,403 | +$159 (+12.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,643 | $1,936 | +$293 (+17.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,649 | $1,943 | +$294 (+17.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$51,200
$4,267/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,120
$4,677/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Androscoggin County
1 BR: $1,218/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,270/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,412/mo
Waldo County
1 BR: $1,163/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $954/mo
Penobscot County
1 BR: $1,061/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.