Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Cumberland County vs Jefferson County

How do Cumberland County and Jefferson County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$701
Cumberland County (1BR)
$1,047
Jefferson County (1BR)
−33%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Cumberland County
$701/mo 1BR
Population: 5,974
County
Jefferson County
$1,047/mo 1BR
Population: 779,232

A 1-bedroom in Cumberland County is 33% cheaper than Jefferson County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($701 vs $1,047). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms Cumberland County Jefferson County Difference
Studio $619 $966 −$347 (-36%)
1 Bedroom $701 $1,047 −$346 (-33%)
2 Bedroom $866 $1,272 −$406 (-32%)
3 Bedroom $1,204 $1,625 −$421 (-26%)
4 Bedroom $1,209 $1,891 −$682 (-36%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Cumberland County is 27% below the US average. Jefferson County is 9% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).