Worcester County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 52,827.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,027/mo
↓ 7.4% YoY
+15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,035/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,194/mo
↓ 6.4% YoY
+2% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,661/mo
↓ 7.1% YoY
+9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,919/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
+9% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,109 | $1,027 | $-82 (-7.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,150 | $1,035 | $-115 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,276 | $1,194 | $-82 (-6.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,788 | $1,661 | $-127 (-7.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,956 | $1,919 | $-37 (-1.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,400
$3,450/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$47,760
$3,980/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Cecil County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Wicomico County
1 BR: $1,061/mo
St. Mary's County
1 BR: $1,672/mo
Kent County
1 BR: $1,137/mo
Calvert County
1 BR: $1,851/mo
Caroline County
1 BR: $1,001/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.