Rent in Lincoln County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,403$16,836 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,307 (−6.8%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 | $1,222 | $14,664 | $48,880 | $23.50/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $15,360 | $51,200 | $24.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,403 | $16,836 | $56,120 | $26.98/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,936 | $23,232 | $77,440 | $37.23/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,943 | $23,316 | $77,720 | $37.37/hr |
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Living and working in Lincoln County, ME
Rent in Lincoln County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lincoln County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,307 for a two-bedroom, down 6.8% from $1,403. A one-bedroom goes from $1,280 to $1,201, a studio from $1,222 to $1,153.
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 Lincoln County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,280 for a one-bedroom and $1,403 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,836 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 Lincoln County, ME?
To keep a $1,403 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.98 an hour, or $56,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,280 takes $24.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,222, one bedroom $1,280, two $1,403, three $1,936 and four $1,943 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $76,875 a year ($6,406 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,403 takes 21.9% 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: ($1,403 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.98 an hour.