Rent by ZIP · Androscoggin County
Rent in Mechanic Falls, ME 04256
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,860 (-1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,076 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,340 | $1,350 | -0.7% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,420 | $1,440 | -1.4% | $1,278–1,562 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,880 | -1.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,125 ±$389 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,350 | $2,430 | -3.3% | $2,115–2,585 | $1,311 ±$172 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,730 | 0% | $2,457–3,003 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,677.
What renters pay in 04256
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04255 | Greenwood | $1,710 | $1,350 |
| 04257 | Mexico | $1,340 | $922 |
| 04254 | Livermore Falls | $1,430 | $1,024 |
| 04258 | Minot | $1,750 | – |
| 04253 | Livermore | $1,480 | – |
| 04259 | Monmouth | $1,530 | $1,383 |
Fair Market Rents across Androscoggin County, ME · All ME counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.