Rent in Dorchester County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,144$13,728 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,159 (+1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Dorchester 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 Dorchester 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 | $947 | $11,364 | $37,880 | $18.21/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $952 | $11,424 | $38,080 | $18.31/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,144 | $13,728 | $45,760 | $22.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,591 | $19,092 | $63,640 | $30.60/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,919 | $23,028 | $76,760 | $36.90/hr |
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Rent in Dorchester County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Dorchester County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,159 for a two-bedroom, up 1.3% from $1,144. A one-bedroom goes from $952 to $970, a studio from $947 to $868.
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 Dorchester County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $952 for a one-bedroom and $1,144 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,728 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 Dorchester County, MD?
To keep a $1,144 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.00 an hour, or $45,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $952 takes $18.31 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Dorchester County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $947, one bedroom $952, two $1,144, three $1,591 and four $1,919 a month.
Is rent affordable in Dorchester County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $61,839 a year ($5,153 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,144 takes 22.2% 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: ($1,144 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.00 an hour.