Rent in Castine, ME
Across Castine's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,296 a month, with figures from $1,107–$1,484. The highest typical rent is in 04420 ($1,484) and the lowest in 04421 ($1,107). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Hancock County pay about 0.83% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,163 | $1,163 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,171 | $1,171 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,296 | $1,107–$1,484 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $2,050 | $2,050 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $2,198 | $2,198 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Castine ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Castine, ME?
- About $1,296 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,107–$1,484. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Castine, ME?
- About $1,171 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,171. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Castine, ME?
- About $2,050 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Castine, ME?
- About $1,163 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,163. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Castine, ME?
- About $2,198 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $2,198. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Castine ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 04420 has the highest typical rent at $1,484 a month, and 04421 the lowest at $1,107.
- What is the property tax rate in Castine, ME?
- Owner-occupied homes in Hancock County pay a typical 0.83% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Castine rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).