Rent in Worcester County, MD at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,194$14,328 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,184 (−0.8%)How much rent can you afford in Worcester 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 Worcester 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 | $1,027 | $12,324 | $41,080 | $19.75/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,035 | $12,420 | $41,400 | $19.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,194 | $14,328 | $47,760 | $22.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,661 | $19,932 | $66,440 | $31.94/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,919 | $23,028 | $76,760 | $36.90/hr |
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Rent in Worcester County, MD: common questions
How much is rent going down in Worcester County, MD in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,184 for a two-bedroom, down 0.8% from $1,194. A one-bedroom goes from $1,035 to $995, a studio from $1,027 to $990.
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 Worcester County, MD?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,035 for a one-bedroom and $1,194 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,328 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 Worcester County, MD?
To keep a $1,194 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.96 an hour, or $47,760 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,035 takes $19.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Worcester County, MD?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,027, one bedroom $1,035, two $1,194, three $1,661 and four $1,919 a month.
Is rent affordable in Worcester County, MD?
For the typical household, earning $81,745 a year ($6,812 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,194 takes 17.5% 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: ($1,194 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,760. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.96 an hour.