Rent by ZIP · Waldo County
Rent in Searsport, ME 04974
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,310 (+1.6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,105 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,040 | +3.8% | $972–1,188 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,100 | $1,040 | +5.8% | $990–1,210 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,310 | $1,290 | +1.6% | $1,179–1,441 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,690 | $1,670 | +1.2% | $1,521–1,859 | $1,183 ±$104 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,900 | $1,820 | +4.4% | $1,710–2,090 | – |
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 04974
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04973 | Searsmont | $1,300 | $756 |
| 04976 | Skowhegan | $1,180 | $886 |
| 04971 | Saint Albans | $1,310 | $1,207 |
| 04970 | Rangeley | $1,190 | $689 |
| 04978 | Smithfield | $1,270 | – |
| 04969 | Plymouth | $1,600 | – |
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.