Rent in Hancock County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,501$18,012 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,484 (−1.1%)How much rent can you afford in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 | $1,227 | $14,724 | $49,080 | $23.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,234 | $14,808 | $49,360 | $23.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,501 | $18,012 | $60,040 | $28.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,047 | $24,564 | $81,880 | $39.37/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,055 | $24,660 | $82,200 | $39.52/hr |
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Rent in Hancock County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Hancock County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,484 for a two-bedroom, down 1.1% from $1,501. A one-bedroom goes from $1,234 to $1,171, a studio from $1,227 to $1,163.
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 Hancock County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,234 for a one-bedroom and $1,501 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,012 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 Hancock County, ME?
To keep a $1,501 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.87 an hour, or $60,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,234 takes $23.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hancock County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,227, one bedroom $1,234, two $1,501, three $2,047 and four $2,055 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hancock County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $72,744 a year ($6,062 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,501 takes 24.8% 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: ($1,501 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $60,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.87 an hour.