Rent in Newport, ME
A 2-bedroom in Newport, ME (ZIP 04953) typically rents for about $1,496 a month, with a range of $1,496. There are no ZIP-level rent figures here, so these use the HUD Fair Market Rent for Penobscot County. Owner-occupied homes in Penobscot County pay about 1.16% 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 | $1,042 | $1,042 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $899 | $899–$1,144 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,496 | $1,496 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $800 | $800–$2,039 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,096 | $2,096 | 1 |
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).
Newport ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Newport, ME?
- About $1,496 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,496. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Newport, ME?
- About $899 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $899–$1,144. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Newport, ME?
- About $800 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $800–$2,039. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Newport, ME?
- About $1,042 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,042. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Newport, ME?
- About $2,096 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,096. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Newport, ME?
- Owner-occupied homes in Penobscot County pay a typical 1.16% 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 Newport rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).