Rent in Caroline County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,314$15,768 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,320 (+0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Caroline County, MD?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Caroline County, MD by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $995 | $11,940 | $39,800 | $19.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,001 | $12,012 | $40,040 | $19.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,314 | $15,768 | $52,560 | $25.27/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,642 | $19,704 | $65,680 | $31.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,184 | $26,208 | $87,360 | $42.00/hr |
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Rent in Caroline County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Caroline County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,320 for a two-bedroom, up 0.5% from $1,314. A one-bedroom goes from $1,001 to $1,009, a studio from $995 to $1,002.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Caroline County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,001 for a one-bedroom and $1,314 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,768 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Caroline County, MD?
To keep a $1,314 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.27 an hour, or $52,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,001 takes $19.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Caroline County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $995, one bedroom $1,001, two $1,314, three $1,642 and four $2,184 a month.
Is rent affordable in Caroline County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $68,457 a year ($5,705 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,314 takes 23% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,314 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.27 an hour.