Average Rent in Maine (2026)
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Maine is $1,231/month as of 2026, covering 408 cities and 476 ZIP codes. Data source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.
Average 1-Bedroom Fair Market Rent
$1,231/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent FY2026 · 476 zip codes
Includes all regions. Portland average: $1,646/mo →
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The average 1-bedroom rent in Maine is $1,231/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 408 cities and 476 ZIP codes. The average 1-bedroom rent in Maine is 3% above the national average of $1,196/month.
Key Facts
How much is rent in Maine?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Maine is $1,231/month as of 2026, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data across 408 cities and 476 ZIP codes. Rents vary widely by city — see the table below for a breakdown.
Rent by City in Maine
| City | 1-BR Fair Market Rent |
|---|---|
| Portland | $1,646 |
| Lewiston | $1,219 |
| Kennebec County | $1,073 |
| Aroostook County | $947 |
| York County | $1,430 |
| Washington County | $974 |
| Oxford County | $992 |
| Franklin County | $1,010 |
| Lincoln County | $1,248 |
| Bangor | $1,443 |
| York | $1,615 |
| Piscataquis County | $1,010 |
| Somerset County | $1,060 |
| Hancock County | $1,230 |
| Knox County | $1,515 |
| Danforth | $750 |
| Grand Isle | $750 |
| Madawaska | $750 |
| Oakfield | $750 |
| Van Buren | $760 |
Showing top 20 of 408 cities.
Sorted by number of zip codes. Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026.
Questions about rent in Maine
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Maine is $1,231/month as of 2026, based on statewide coverage across 408 cities and 476 ZIP codes. This is 3% above the national average of $1,196/month.
What is a fair rent increase in Maine?
Without a strong statewide trend signal, a fair rent increase in Maine should be judged using the most local available data, especially city and ZIP rent benchmarks. The average 1-BR fair market rent across the state is $1,231/month.
Are rents going up or down in Maine?
This page has limited statewide trend coverage, so it should be read mainly as a benchmark view of current fair market rent levels across the state. The average 1-BR FMR is $1,231/month across 476 ZIP codes.
How broad is the rent coverage in Maine?
This page summarizes rent benchmarks across 408 cities and 476 ZIP codes in Maine, giving a broad statewide view before drilling down into city and ZIP-level pages. Data is sourced from HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (FY2026) and supplemented with Apartment List trend data where available.
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