Fair Market Rent by county in Maryland (2026)
HUD's official Fair Market Rent for every county in Maryland, plus the annual income needed to afford a 1-bedroom or 2-bedroom unit under the 30%-of-income rule.
| County | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Income needed (2BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegany County | $823 | $973 | $1,333 | $38,920 |
| Anne Arundel County | $1,511 | $1,857 | $2,358 | $74,280 |
| Baltimore city | $1,511 | $1,857 | $2,358 | $74,280 |
| Baltimore County | $1,511 | $1,857 | $2,358 | $74,280 |
| Calvert County | $1,851 | $2,083 | $2,639 | $83,320 |
| Caroline County | $1,001 | $1,314 | $1,642 | $52,560 |
| Carroll County | $1,511 | $1,857 | $2,358 | $74,280 |
| Cecil County | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,170 | $72,400 |
| Charles County | $2,015 | $2,246 | $2,835 | $89,840 |
| Dorchester County | $952 | $1,144 | $1,591 | $45,760 |
| Frederick County | $2,015 | $2,246 | $2,835 | $89,840 |
| Garrett County | $864 | $973 | $1,353 | $38,920 |
| Harford County | $1,511 | $1,857 | $2,358 | $74,280 |
| Howard County | $1,511 | $1,857 | $2,358 | $74,280 |
| Kent County | $1,137 | $1,246 | $1,635 | $49,840 |
| Montgomery County | $2,015 | $2,246 | $2,835 | $89,840 |
| Prince George's County | $2,015 | $2,246 | $2,835 | $89,840 |
| Queen Anne's County | $1,511 | $1,857 | $2,358 | $74,280 |
| Somerset County | $907 | $1,167 | $1,586 | $46,680 |
| St. Mary's County | $1,672 | $1,833 | $2,264 | $73,320 |
| Talbot County | $1,282 | $1,409 | $1,960 | $56,360 |
| Washington County | $961 | $1,261 | $1,700 | $50,440 |
| Wicomico County | $1,061 | $1,378 | $1,818 | $55,120 |
| Worcester County | $1,035 | $1,194 | $1,661 | $47,760 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026).