Rent by ZIP · Lincoln County
Rent in Newcastle, ME 04553
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,480 (-0.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,363 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,310 | $1,300 | +0.8% | $1,179–1,441 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,360 | $1,360 | 0% | $1,224–1,496 | $1,306 ±$629 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 | $1,490 | -0.7% | $1,332–1,628 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,050 | $2,060 | -0.5% | $1,845–2,255 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,210 | $2,060 | +7.3% | $1,989–2,431 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Lincoln County, ME. 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 Lincoln County, ME, 2 bedrooms: $1,307.
What renters pay in 04553
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04554 | New Harbor | $1,310 | – |
| 04551 | Bremen | $1,380 | – |
| 04555 | Nobleboro | $1,270 | – |
| 04556 | Edgecomb | $1,960 | – |
| 04548 | Georgetown | $1,700 | – |
| 04558 | Pemaquid | $1,310 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Lincoln 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.