Somerset County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 2,570.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,015/mo
↑ 20.7% YoY
+14% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,083/mo
↑ 18.9% YoY
+13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,266/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,689/mo
↑ 25.1% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,812/mo
↑ 20.0% YoY
+3% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $841 | $1,015 | +$174 (+20.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $911 | $1,083 | +$172 (+18.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,053 | $1,266 | +$213 (+20.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,350 | $1,689 | +$339 (+25.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,510 | $1,812 | +$302 (+20.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$43,320
$3,610/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,640
$4,220/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Hancock County
1 BR: $1,234/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $954/mo
Androscoggin County
1 BR: $1,218/mo
Penobscot County
1 BR: $1,061/mo
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,397/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.