Rent in Southwest Harbor, ME
A 2-bedroom in Southwest Harbor, ME (ZIP 04679) typically rents for about $929 a month, with a range of $929–$1,484. 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 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $909 | $909–$1,171 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $929 | $929–$1,484 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,188 | $1,188–$2,050 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,198 | $2,198 | 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).
Southwest Harbor ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Southwest Harbor, ME?
- About $929 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $929–$1,484. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Southwest Harbor, ME?
- About $909 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $909–$1,171. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Southwest Harbor, ME?
- About $1,188 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,188–$2,050. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Southwest Harbor, ME?
- About $1,163 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,163. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Southwest Harbor, ME?
- About $2,198 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,198. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Southwest Harbor, 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 Southwest Harbor rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).