Rent in Sagadahoc County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,577$18,924 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,659 (+5.2%)How much rent can you afford in Sagadahoc 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 Sagadahoc 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 | $1,105 | $13,260 | $44,200 | $21.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,264 | $15,168 | $50,560 | $24.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,577 | $18,924 | $63,080 | $30.33/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,193 | $26,316 | $87,720 | $42.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,645 | $31,740 | $105,800 | $50.87/hr |
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Rent in Sagadahoc County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going up in Sagadahoc County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,659 for a two-bedroom, up 5.2% from $1,577. A one-bedroom goes from $1,264 to $1,332, a studio from $1,105 to $1,157.
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 Sagadahoc County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,264 for a one-bedroom and $1,577 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,924 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 Sagadahoc County, ME?
To keep a $1,577 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.33 an hour, or $63,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,264 takes $24.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Sagadahoc County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,105, one bedroom $1,264, two $1,577, three $2,193 and four $2,645 a month.
Is rent affordable in Sagadahoc County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $87,806 a year ($7,317 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,577 takes 21.6% 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: ($1,577 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $63,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.33 an hour.