Rent in Knox County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,526$18,312 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,503 (−1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Knox 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 Knox 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 | $1,223 | $14,676 | $48,920 | $23.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 | $15,240 | $50,800 | $24.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,526 | $18,312 | $61,040 | $29.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,928 | $23,136 | $77,120 | $37.08/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,085 | $25,020 | $83,400 | $40.10/hr |
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Living and working in Knox County, ME
Rent in Knox County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Knox County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,503 for a two-bedroom, down 1.5% from $1,526. A one-bedroom goes from $1,270 to $1,236, a studio from $1,223 to $1,101.
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 Knox County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,270 for a one-bedroom and $1,526 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,312 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 Knox County, ME?
To keep a $1,526 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.35 an hour, or $61,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,270 takes $24.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Knox County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,223, one bedroom $1,270, two $1,526, three $1,928 and four $2,085 a month.
Is rent affordable in Knox County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $74,096 a year ($6,175 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,526 takes 24.7% 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: ($1,526 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.35 an hour.