Rent in Washington County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,261$15,132 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,284 (+1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $869 | $10,428 | $34,760 | $16.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $961 | $11,532 | $38,440 | $18.48/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,261 | $15,132 | $50,440 | $24.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $20,400 | $68,000 | $32.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,901 | $22,812 | $76,040 | $36.56/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,284 for a two-bedroom, up 1.8% from $1,261. A one-bedroom goes from $961 to $982, a studio from $869 to $894.
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 Washington County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $961 for a one-bedroom and $1,261 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,132 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 Washington County, MD?
To keep a $1,261 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.25 an hour, or $50,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $961 takes $18.48 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $869, one bedroom $961, two $1,261, three $1,700 and four $1,901 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $77,747 a year ($6,479 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,261 takes 19.5% 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: ($1,261 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.25 an hour.