Rent by ZIP · Knox County
Rent in Thomaston, ME 04861
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,470 (+6.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,262 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,110 | $1,110 | 0% | $999–1,221 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,150 | +5.2% | $1,089–1,331 | $490 ±$91 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,470 | $1,380 | +6.5% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,265 ±$268 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,740 | +10.3% | $1,728–2,112 | $2,223 ±$51 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,890 | +2.1% | $1,737–2,123 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Knox 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 Knox County, ME, 2 bedrooms: $1,503.
What renters pay in 04861
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04860 | Tenants Harbor | $2,000 | – |
| 04862 | Union | $1,380 | $1,158 |
| 04859 | Spruce Head | $1,970 | – |
| 04863 | Vinalhaven | $1,400 | – |
| 04858 | South Thomaston | $1,930 | $917 |
| 04864 | Warren | $1,410 | $1,529 |
Fair Market Rents across Knox 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.