Somerset County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 24,672.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$901/mo
↓ 4.8% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$907/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,167/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,586/mo
↓ 1.7% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,667/mo
↓ 1.1% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $946 | $901 | $-45 (-4.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $952 | $907 | $-45 (-4.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,249 | $1,167 | $-82 (-6.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,613 | $1,586 | $-27 (-1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,686 | $1,667 | $-19 (-1.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,280
$3,023/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$46,680
$3,890/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Howard County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Montgomery County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Worcester County
1 BR: $1,035/mo
Baltimore city
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Garrett County
1 BR: $864/mo
Wicomico County
1 BR: $1,061/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.