The top 10 metros in Maine for gross rental yield right now. Real 2026 numbers, updated quarterly. Maine is not a HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent state, so this leaderboard is ranked at the metro level using HUD's 2-bedroom metropolitan Fair Market Rent.
| Rank | Metro | 2BR FMR / mo | State home value | Gross yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $2,011 | $416,614 | 5.79% |
| 02 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $1,971 | $416,614 | 5.68% |
| 03 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $1,745 | $416,614 | 5.03% |
| 04 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $1,616 | $416,614 | 4.65% |
| 05 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $1,435 | $416,614 | 4.13% |
| 06 | Bangor, ME | $1,424 | $416,614 | 4.10% |
| 07 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | $1,268 | $416,614 | 3.65% |
| 08 | Bangor, ME | $1,155 | $416,614 | 3.33% |