Piscataquis County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 646.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$978/mo
↑ 26.8% YoY
+10% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,081/mo
↑ 26.1% YoY
+13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,419/mo
↑ 26.2% YoY
+21% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,701/mo
↑ 25.6% YoY
+12% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,879/mo
↑ 25.4% YoY
+7% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $771 | $978 | +$207 (+26.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $857 | $1,081 | +$224 (+26.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,124 | $1,419 | +$295 (+26.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,354 | $1,701 | +$347 (+25.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,499 | $1,879 | +$380 (+25.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,240
$3,603/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,760
$4,730/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
York County
1 BR: $1,412/mo
Androscoggin County
1 BR: $1,218/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,270/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,008/mo
Waldo County
1 BR: $1,163/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,280/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.