Wicomico County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Maryland. Population: 103,815.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,054/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,061/mo
↓ 6.6% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,378/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY
+17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,818/mo
↓ 7.7% YoY
+19% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,825/mo
↓ 7.7% YoY
+4% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,129 | $1,054 | $-75 (-6.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,136 | $1,061 | $-75 (-6.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,491 | $1,378 | $-113 (-7.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,969 | $1,818 | $-151 (-7.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,977 | $1,825 | $-152 (-7.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,440
$3,537/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$55,120
$4,593/month gross
Other Counties in Maryland
Somerset County
1 BR: $907/mo
Dorchester County
1 BR: $952/mo
Howard County
1 BR: $1,511/mo
Washington County
1 BR: $961/mo
St. Mary's County
1 BR: $1,672/mo
Cecil County
1 BR: $1,520/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.