Rent in Piscataquis County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,419$17,028 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,340 (−5.6%)How much rent can you afford in Piscataquis 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 Piscataquis 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 | $978 | $11,736 | $39,120 | $18.81/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,081 | $12,972 | $43,240 | $20.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,419 | $17,028 | $56,760 | $27.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,701 | $20,412 | $68,040 | $32.71/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,879 | $22,548 | $75,160 | $36.13/hr |
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Rent in Piscataquis County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Piscataquis County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,340 for a two-bedroom, down 5.6% from $1,419. A one-bedroom goes from $1,081 to $1,024, a studio from $978 to $933.
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 Piscataquis County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,081 for a one-bedroom and $1,419 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,028 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 Piscataquis County, ME?
To keep a $1,419 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.29 an hour, or $56,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,081 takes $20.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Piscataquis County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $978, one bedroom $1,081, two $1,419, three $1,701 and four $1,879 a month.
Is rent affordable in Piscataquis County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $61,345 a year ($5,112 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,419 takes 27.8% 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: ($1,419 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.29 an hour.