Caroline County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 33,320.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$995/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
+11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,001/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
+4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,314/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
+12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,642/mo
↓ 2.7% YoY
+8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,184/mo
↑ 1.4% YoY
+24% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $981 | $995 | +$14 (+1.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $987 | $1,001 | +$14 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,295 | $1,314 | +$19 (+1.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,688 | $1,642 | $-46 (-2.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,153 | $2,184 | +$31 (+1.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,040
$3,337/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,560
$4,380/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Washington County
1 BR: $961/mo
Queen Anne's County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Wicomico County
1 BR: $1,061/mo
Garrett County
1 BR: $864/mo
Baltimore County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.