2025 Section 8 Rents and Fair Market Rents in Maine
Access complete Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rent data for Maine. Our database includes HUD Fair Market Rents (FMR), payment standards, and rental rates for all bedroom sizes across every county and city in Maine.
Maine Section 8 Market Overview
Section 8 rental rates in Maine vary by location and unit size. The average Fair Market Rent across all bedroom types is approximately $1275 per month. Studio apartments average $893/month, while 4-bedroom units average $1748/month. These rates are established by HUD and updated annually to reflect current market conditions.
Section 8 Rents by City in Maine
Browse Section 8 Fair Market Rents for all cities and counties in Maine. Click any city name to view detailed rent data by zip code. The table below shows HUD's payment standards for studio through 4-bedroom units in each location.
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County Name / City | Studio Rent | 1 Bedroom Rent | 2 Bedroom Rent | 3 Bedroom Rent | 4 Bedroom Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aroostook County | $664 | $758 | $948 | $1,292 | $1,374 |
Bangor | $1,320 | $1,460 | $1,860 | $2,380 | $2,560 |
Cumberland County | $1,035 | $1,162 | $1,527 | $1,904 | $2,251 |
Franklin County | $723 | $812 | $1,067 | $1,416 | $1,421 |
Hancock County | $996 | $1,002 | $1,188 | $1,576 | $1,582 |
Kennebec County | $857 | $860 | $1,104 | $1,374 | $1,622 |
Knox County | $890 | $929 | $1,120 | $1,406 | $1,585 |
Lewiston Auburn | $940 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,820 | $2,030 |
Lincoln County | $942 | $978 | $1,183 | $1,575 | $1,654 |
Oxford County | $814 | $820 | $1,077 | $1,321 | $1,699 |
Penobscot County | $840 | $900 | $1,180 | $1,470 | $1,650 |
Piscataquis County | $697 | $782 | $1,028 | $1,271 | $1,535 |
Portland | $1,500 | $1,720 | $2,210 | $2,750 | $3,110 |
Sagadahoc County | $848 | $1,023 | $1,251 | $1,763 | $2,123 |
Somerset County | $815 | $846 | $1,026 | $1,269 | $1,465 |
Waldo County | $886 | $892 | $1,160 | $1,431 | $1,606 |
Washington County | $669 | $751 | $987 | $1,371 | $1,453 |
York County | $1,023 | $1,136 | $1,416 | $1,853 | $2,033 |
York Kittery South Berwick | $1,150 | $1,292 | $1,697 | $2,232 | $2,880 |
Why Invest in Section 8 Properties in Maine?
Maine offers opportunities for Section 8 real estate investors through stable government-backed rental income. Properties that accept Housing Choice Vouchers benefit from reduced vacancy rates, guaranteed payments from local housing authorities, and long-term tenant retention. Use the data below to identify high-yield markets within Maine.
How to Use Maine Section 8 Rent Data
- Compare FMR rates across different cities in Maine to identify the most profitable markets
- Analyze rent differences between bedroom counts to determine optimal property types for investment
- Calculate potential ROI by comparing Maine Section 8 rents against property purchase prices
- Review city-level and zip code data for granular market analysis in your target area
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