Rent in Wicomico County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,378$16,536 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,428 (+3.6%)How much rent can you afford in Wicomico 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 Wicomico 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 | $1,054 | $12,648 | $42,160 | $20.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,061 | $12,732 | $42,440 | $20.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,378 | $16,536 | $55,120 | $26.50/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,818 | $21,816 | $72,720 | $34.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,825 | $21,900 | $73,000 | $35.10/hr |
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Rent in Wicomico County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wicomico County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,428 for a two-bedroom, up 3.6% from $1,378. A one-bedroom goes from $1,061 to $1,102, a studio from $1,054 to $1,095.
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 Wicomico County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,061 for a one-bedroom and $1,378 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,536 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 Wicomico County, MD?
To keep a $1,378 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.50 an hour, or $55,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,061 takes $20.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wicomico County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,054, one bedroom $1,061, two $1,378, three $1,818 and four $1,825 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wicomico County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $76,210 a year ($6,351 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,378 takes 21.7% 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: ($1,378 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $55,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.50 an hour.