Dorchester County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 32,557.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$947/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
+6% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$952/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-1% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,144/mo
↓ 0.9% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,591/mo
↓ 1.6% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,919/mo
↓ 1.0% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $917 | $947 | +$30 (+3.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $923 | $952 | +$29 (+3.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,154 | $1,144 | $-10 (-0.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,617 | $1,591 | $-26 (-1.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,938 | $1,919 | $-19 (-1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$38,080
$3,173/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,760
$3,813/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Prince George's County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Calvert County
1 BR: $1,851/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Cecil County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Queen Anne's County
1 BR: $1,511/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.