Allegany County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 68,161.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$694/mo
↑ 6.0% YoY
-22% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$823/mo
↑ 10.2% YoY
-14% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$973/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
-17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,333/mo
↑ 8.7% YoY
-13% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,452/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
-17% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $655 | $694 | +$39 (+6.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $747 | $823 | +$76 (+10.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $973 | +$40 (+4.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,226 | $1,333 | +$107 (+8.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,388 | $1,452 | +$64 (+4.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$32,920
$2,743/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$38,920
$3,243/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Charles County
1 BR: $2,015/mo
Wicomico County
1 BR: $1,061/mo
Baltimore city
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Dorchester County
1 BR: $952/mo
Garrett County
1 BR: $864/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.