Rent in Oxford County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,295$15,540 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,224 (−5.5%)How much rent can you afford in Oxford 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 Oxford 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 | $893 | $10,716 | $35,720 | $17.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $989 | $11,868 | $39,560 | $19.02/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,295 | $15,540 | $51,800 | $24.90/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,801 | $21,612 | $72,040 | $34.63/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,172 | $26,064 | $86,880 | $41.77/hr |
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Rent in Oxford County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Oxford County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,224 for a two-bedroom, down 5.5% from $1,295. A one-bedroom goes from $989 to $949, a studio from $893 to $852.
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 Oxford County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $989 for a one-bedroom and $1,295 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,540 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 Oxford County, ME?
To keep a $1,295 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.90 an hour, or $51,800 a year. A one-bedroom at $989 takes $19.02 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Oxford County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $893, one bedroom $989, two $1,295, three $1,801 and four $2,172 a month.
Is rent affordable in Oxford County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $60,173 a year ($5,014 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,295 takes 25.8% 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: ($1,295 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,800. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.90 an hour.