Rent in Aroostook County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,224$14,688 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,175 (−4%)How much rent can you afford in Aroostook County, ME?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Aroostook County, ME by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $942 | $11,304 | $37,680 | $18.12/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $949 | $11,388 | $37,960 | $18.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,224 | $14,688 | $48,960 | $23.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,672 | $20,064 | $66,880 | $32.15/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,739 | $20,868 | $69,560 | $33.44/hr |
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Rent in Aroostook County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Aroostook County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,175 for a two-bedroom, down 4% from $1,224. A one-bedroom goes from $949 to $898, a studio from $942 to $892.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Aroostook County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $949 for a one-bedroom and $1,224 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,688 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Aroostook County, ME?
To keep a $1,224 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.54 an hour, or $48,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $949 takes $18.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Aroostook County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $942, one bedroom $949, two $1,224, three $1,672 and four $1,739 a month.
Is rent affordable in Aroostook County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $56,700 a year ($4,725 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,224 takes 25.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,224 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.54 an hour.