Somerset County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Somerset County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 128,487.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$901/mo
↓ 12.6% YoY
+1% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$907/mo
↓ 14.9% YoY
-5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,167/mo
↓ 16.5% YoY
-1% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,586/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,667/mo
↓ 24.1% YoY
-5% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,031 | $901 | $-130 (-12.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,066 | $907 | $-159 (-14.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,398 | $1,167 | $-231 (-16.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,763 | $1,586 | $-177 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,197 | $1,667 | $-530 (-24.1%) |
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
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.