Rent in Waldo County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,438$17,256 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,367 (−4.9%)How much rent can you afford in Waldo 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 Waldo 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 | $1,156 | $13,872 | $46,240 | $22.23/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,163 | $13,956 | $46,520 | $22.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,438 | $17,256 | $57,520 | $27.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,865 | $22,380 | $74,600 | $35.87/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,025 | $24,300 | $81,000 | $38.94/hr |
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Living and working in Waldo County, ME
Rent in Waldo County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Waldo County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,367 for a two-bedroom, down 4.9% from $1,438. A one-bedroom goes from $1,163 to $1,148, a studio from $1,156 to $1,132.
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 Waldo County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,163 for a one-bedroom and $1,438 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,256 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 Waldo County, ME?
To keep a $1,438 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.65 an hour, or $57,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,163 takes $22.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Waldo County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,156, one bedroom $1,163, two $1,438, three $1,865 and four $2,025 a month.
Is rent affordable in Waldo County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $72,782 a year ($6,065 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,438 takes 23.7% 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: ($1,438 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $57,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.65 an hour.