Talbot County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 37,663.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,201/mo
↓ 0.7% YoY
+34% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,282/mo
↑ 2.0% YoY
+34% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,409/mo
↑ 1.2% YoY
+20% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,960/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
+29% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,364/mo
↑ 1.1% YoY
+35% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $1,201 | $-9 (-0.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,257 | $1,282 | +$25 (+2.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,392 | $1,409 | +$17 (+1.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,951 | $1,960 | +$9 (+0.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,338 | $2,364 | +$26 (+1.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$51,280
$4,273/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$56,360
$4,697/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Allegany County
1 BR: $823/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $961/mo
Anne Arundel County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Harford County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Worcester County
1 BR: $1,035/mo
Calvert County
1 BR: $1,851/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.