Carroll County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 173,225.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,362/mo
↓ 3.2% YoY
+53% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,511/mo
↓ 5.8% YoY
+58% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,857/mo
↓ 5.5% YoY
+58% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,358/mo
↓ 6.8% YoY
+55% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,611/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY
+49% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,407 | $1,362 | $-45 (-3.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,604 | $1,511 | $-93 (-5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,965 | $1,857 | $-108 (-5.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,529 | $2,358 | $-171 (-6.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,826 | $2,611 | $-215 (-7.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$60,440
$5,037/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$74,280
$6,190/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Queen Anne's County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Baltimore city
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Dorchester County
1 BR: $952/mo
Wicomico County
1 BR: $1,061/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.