Rent in Washington County, ME at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,252$15,024 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,230 (−1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $954 | $11,448 | $38,160 | $18.35/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,252 | $15,024 | $50,080 | $24.08/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,739 | $20,868 | $69,560 | $33.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,943 | $23,316 | $77,720 | $37.37/hr |
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Living and working in Washington County, ME
Rent in Washington County, ME: common questions
How much is rent going down in Washington County, ME in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,230 for a two-bedroom, down 1.8% from $1,252. A one-bedroom goes from $954 to $951, a studio from $863 to $927.
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 Washington County, ME?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $954 for a one-bedroom and $1,252 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,024 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 Washington County, ME?
To keep a $1,252 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.08 an hour, or $50,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $954 takes $18.35 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, ME?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $863, one bedroom $954, two $1,252, three $1,739 and four $1,943 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, ME?
For the typical household, earning $56,024 a year ($4,669 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,252 takes 26.8% 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: ($1,252 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.08 an hour.