Rent in Somerset County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,266$15,192 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,242 (−1.9%)How much rent can you afford in Somerset 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 Somerset 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 | $1,015 | $12,180 | $40,600 | $19.52/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,083 | $12,996 | $43,320 | $20.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,266 | $15,192 | $50,640 | $24.35/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,689 | $20,268 | $67,560 | $32.48/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,812 | $21,744 | $72,480 | $34.85/hr |
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Rent in Somerset County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Somerset County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,242 for a two-bedroom, down 1.9% from $1,266. A one-bedroom goes from $1,083 to $1,038, a studio from $1,015 to $1,031.
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 Somerset County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,083 for a one-bedroom and $1,266 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,192 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 Somerset County, ME?
To keep a $1,266 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.35 an hour, or $50,640 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,083 takes $20.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Somerset County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,015, one bedroom $1,083, two $1,266, three $1,689 and four $1,812 a month.
Is rent affordable in Somerset County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $58,179 a year ($4,848 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,266 takes 26.1% 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: ($1,266 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,640. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.35 an hour.