Kent County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 19,289.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,062/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
+19% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,137/mo
↑ 1.6% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,246/mo
↓ 2.0% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,635/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
+7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,090/mo
↓ 2.2% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,106 | $1,062 | $-44 (-4.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,119 | $1,137 | +$18 (+1.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,272 | $1,246 | $-26 (-2.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,649 | $1,635 | $-14 (-0.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,136 | $2,090 | $-46 (-2.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,480
$3,790/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,840
$4,153/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Garrett County
1 BR: $864/mo
Carroll County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Allegany County
1 BR: $823/mo
Somerset County
1 BR: $907/mo
Cecil County
1 BR: $1,520/mo
Wicomico County
1 BR: $1,061/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.