City Median Investment Score
81Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $1,210▲ | $1,210 | 17.3% |
| 1 BR | $1,280▲ | $1,280 – $1,290 | 13.3% |
| 2 BR | $1,680▲ | $1,600 – $1,680 | 14.8% |
| 3 BR | $2,120▲ | $2,120 | 13.2% |
| 4 BR | $2,460▲ | $1,940 – $2,460 | 14.7% |
| 5 BR | $2,829▲ | —Not available | 14.7% |
| 6 BR | $3,253▲ | —Not available | 14.7% |
| 7 BR | $3,741▲ | —Not available | 14.7% |
| 8 BR | $4,303▲ | —Not available | 14.7% |
Public Housing Authority
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Market Alignment
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.
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Auburn, ME fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's Small Area Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Auburn, ME is $1,680 a month. That is up 5.7% from $1,590 in FY 2026. Auburn is in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA. HUD also publishes the ZIP-level Small Area FMRs shown here, but unless the local housing authority has adopted them, vouchers are based on the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $1,677. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Maine is $1,371, so Auburn is 23% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,210 | +6.1% | $1,089–$1,331 |
| 1BR | $1,220 | $1,280 | +4.9% | $1,152–$1,408 |
| 2BR | $1,590 | $1,680 | +5.7% | $1,512–$1,848 |
| 3BR | $2,060 | $2,120 | +2.9% | $1,908–$2,332 |
| 4BR | $2,310 | $2,460 | +6.5% | $2,214–$2,706 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $1,210 | $1,280 | $1,680 | $2,120 | $2,460 |
| FY 2026 | $1,140 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $2,060 | $2,310 |
| FY 2025 | $900 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,670 | $1,850 |
| FY 2024 | $750 | $880 | $1,110 | $1,460 | $1,630 |
| FY 2023 | $750 | $830 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,580 |
Questions about Auburn, ME rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Auburn, ME?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR of $1,677, which applies unless the housing authority uses Small Area FMRs, that basic range is $1,509 to $1,845 a month; under the ZIP-level Small Area FMR of $1,680 it would be $1,512 to $1,848. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Auburn, ME in?
Auburn, ME is in the Lewiston-Auburn, ME MSA. Small Area FMRs are optional here; the metro-wide two-bedroom FMR is $1,677.
How much did fair market rent change in Auburn, ME for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 5.7%, from $1,590 in FY 2026 to $1,680 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 58.5%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set