Rent in Kent County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,246$14,952 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,241 (−0.4%)How much rent can you afford in Kent 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 Kent 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 | $1,062 | $12,744 | $42,480 | $20.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,137 | $13,644 | $45,480 | $21.87/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,246 | $14,952 | $49,840 | $23.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,635 | $19,620 | $65,400 | $31.44/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,090 | $25,080 | $83,600 | $40.19/hr |
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Living and working in Kent County, MD
Rent in Kent County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going down in Kent County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,241 for a two-bedroom, down 0.4% from $1,246. A one-bedroom goes from $1,137 to $1,140, a studio from $1,062 to $956.
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 Kent County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,137 for a one-bedroom and $1,246 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,952 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 Kent County, MD?
To keep a $1,246 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.96 an hour, or $49,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,137 takes $21.87 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Kent County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,062, one bedroom $1,137, two $1,246, three $1,635 and four $2,090 a month.
Is rent affordable in Kent County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $80,147 a year ($6,679 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,246 takes 18.7% 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: ($1,246 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.96 an hour.