Washington County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maine. Population: 1,077.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$863/mo
↑ 22.6% YoY
-3% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$954/mo
↑ 22.0% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,252/mo
↑ 22.0% YoY
+7% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,739/mo
↑ 20.9% YoY
+14% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,943/mo
↑ 26.1% YoY
+11% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $704 | $863 | +$159 (+22.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 | $954 | +$172 (+22.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,026 | $1,252 | +$226 (+22.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,438 | $1,739 | +$301 (+20.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,541 | $1,943 | +$402 (+26.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,160
$3,180/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,080
$4,173/month gross
Other Counties in Maine
Oxford County
1 BR: $989/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $1,083/mo
Hancock County
1 BR: $1,234/mo
Knox County
1 BR: $1,270/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.