Rent in Talbot County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,409$16,908 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,421 (+0.9%)How much rent can you afford in Talbot 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 Talbot 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 | $1,201 | $14,412 | $48,040 | $23.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,282 | $15,384 | $51,280 | $24.65/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,409 | $16,908 | $56,360 | $27.10/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,960 | $23,520 | $78,400 | $37.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,364 | $28,368 | $94,560 | $45.46/hr |
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Rent in Talbot County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Talbot County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,421 for a two-bedroom, up 0.9% from $1,409. A one-bedroom goes from $1,282 to $1,260, a studio from $1,201 to $1,081.
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 Talbot County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,282 for a one-bedroom and $1,409 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,908 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 Talbot County, MD?
To keep a $1,409 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.10 an hour, or $56,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,282 takes $24.65 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Talbot County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,201, one bedroom $1,282, two $1,409, three $1,960 and four $2,364 a month.
Is rent affordable in Talbot County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $84,811 a year ($7,068 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,409 takes 19.9% 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: ($1,409 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $56,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.10 an hour.