Rent by ZIP · Waldo County
Rent in Searsmont, ME 04973
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,300 (-2.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $940 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,050 | $1,070 | -1.9% | $945–1,155 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $1,080 | -1.9% | $954–1,166 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,300 | $1,330 | -2.3% | $1,170–1,430 | $756 ±$411 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,680 | $1,720 | -2.3% | $1,512–1,848 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,830 | $1,870 | -2.1% | $1,647–2,013 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Waldo 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 Waldo County, ME, 2 bedrooms: $1,367.
What renters pay in 04973
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04974 | Searsport | $1,310 | – |
| 04971 | Saint Albans | $1,310 | $1,207 |
| 04970 | Rangeley | $1,190 | $689 |
| 04976 | Skowhegan | $1,180 | $886 |
| 04969 | Plymouth | $1,600 | – |
| 04978 | Smithfield | $1,270 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Waldo 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.