Average Rent in Jay, ME (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Jay, ME is $900/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +12.5% year over year. Rents range from $900 to $900.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$900/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 1 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +12.5%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Jay, ME is $900/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 1 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 12.5% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Jay is 25% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Jay, ME ranges from $900 to $900 across 1 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Jay, ME is approximately 12.5% for 2026. An increase above 12.5% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Jay, ME?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Jay, ME is $900/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 1 ZIP codes. Rents across Jay are relatively uniform, clustering around $900/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $36,000/year.
Is rent going up in Jay?
Rents in Jay have increased 12.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Jay.
What is a fair rent increase in Jay?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 12.5% is in line with the Jay market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Jay?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Jay typically rents for $810 – $931.
Rents above $1,071 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Jay typically rents for $900 – $1,035.
Rents above $1,190 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Jay typically rents for $1,150 – $1,323.
Rents above $1,521 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Jay typically rents for $1,500 – $1,725.
Rents above $1,984 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Jay typically rents for $1,670 – $1,920.
Rents above $2,208 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Jay
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$810
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$900
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,150
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$1,500
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$1,670
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Jay
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
HUD publishes a single Fair Market Rent for the entire Oxford County, ME metro area. For zip-level variation, the tool uses additional data sources including real-time comparable listings and local market indices.
All zip codes in Jay share the same county-level HUD Fair Market Rent ($900 for 1-BR). Click any zip for SAFMR-specific rates.
County-level FMR shown in city summary above.
How Does Jay Compare?
Questions about rent in Jay
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Jay, ME?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Jay, ME is $900/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 1 ZIP codes in the city. This is 25% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $900 to $900 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Jay?
A rent increase up to about 12.5% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Jay. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $900/month.
Are rents going up or down in Jay?
Rents in Jay have increased 12.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 1 ZIP codes in the Oxford County, ME area.
How much do rents vary across Jay?
1-bedroom rents across Jay range from $900 to $900 on this page, a $0/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Jay?
We could not identify a city-specific rent cap for Jay. Landlords must still follow applicable state and local notice rules before raising rent at lease renewal. Requirements vary — check your state's landlord-tenant statute for specifics on notice periods and timing.
How much should I spend on rent in Jay?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Jay at $900/month, a household would need approximately $36,000/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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