Waldo County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 6,985.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,156/mo
↑ 22.2% YoY
+29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,163/mo
↑ 22.2% YoY
+21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,438/mo
↑ 18.0% YoY
+22% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,865/mo
↑ 18.3% YoY
+22% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,025/mo
↑ 19.5% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $946 | $1,156 | +$210 (+22.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $952 | $1,163 | +$211 (+22.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,219 | $1,438 | +$219 (+18.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,576 | $1,865 | +$289 (+18.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,694 | $2,025 | +$331 (+19.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,520
$3,877/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$57,520
$4,793/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Cumberland County
1 BR: $1,397/mo
Lincoln County
1 BR: $1,280/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,270/mo
Oxford County
1 BR: $989/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $1,234/mo
York County
1 BR: $1,412/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.