Rent in Lewiston, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,586$19,032 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,677 (+5.7%)How much rent can you afford in Lewiston, ME?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Lewiston, 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 | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | $21.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,218 | $14,616 | $48,720 | $23.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,586 | $19,032 | $63,440 | $30.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,050 | $24,600 | $82,000 | $39.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,305 | $27,660 | $92,200 | $44.33/hr |
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Rent in Lewiston, ME: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lewiston, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,677 for a two-bedroom, up 5.7% from $1,586. A one-bedroom goes from $1,218 to $1,282, a studio from $1,140 to $1,210.
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 Lewiston, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,218 for a one-bedroom and $1,586 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,032 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 Lewiston, ME?
To keep a $1,586 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.50 an hour, or $63,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,218 takes $23.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lewiston, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,140, one bedroom $1,218, two $1,586, three $2,050 and four $2,305 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lewiston, ME?
For the typical household, earning $55,393 a year ($4,616 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,586 takes 34.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,586 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $63,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.50 an hour.