2025 Section 8 Rents and Fair Market Rents in Maryland
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Maryland Section 8 Market Overview
Section 8 rental rates in Maryland vary by location and unit size. The average Fair Market Rent across all bedroom types is approximately $1855 per month. Studio apartments average $1354/month, while 4-bedroom units average $2547/month. These rates are established by HUD and updated annually to reflect current market conditions.
Section 8 Rents by City in Maryland. Click column headers to sort.
County Name / City | Studio Rent | 1 Bedroom Rent | 2 Bedroom Rent | 3 Bedroom Rent | 4 Bedroom Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baltimore Columbia Towson | $2,070 | $2,370 | $2,910 | $3,770 | $4,270 |
California Lexington Park | $1,470 | $1,492 | $1,755 | $2,277 | $2,662 |
Caroline County | $931 | $938 | $1,232 | $1,669 | $2,058 |
Cumberland | $624 | $736 | $920 | $1,186 | $1,453 |
Dorchester County | $890 | $896 | $1,121 | $1,580 | $1,902 |
Garrett County | $785 | $795 | $905 | $1,275 | $1,536 |
Hagerstown | $830 | $932 | $1,225 | $1,713 | $1,889 |
Kent County | $1,100 | $1,111 | $1,269 | $1,699 | $2,153 |
Philadelphia Camden Wilmington | $1,303 | $1,451 | $1,737 | $2,100 | $2,422 |
Salisbury | $1,160 | $1,160 | $1,530 | $2,030 | $2,040 |
Somerset County | $832 | $837 | $1,100 | $1,458 | $1,500 |
Talbot County | $1,196 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,945 | $2,342 |
Washington Arlington Alexandria | $1,772 | $1,803 | $2,045 | $2,544 | $3,015 |
Worcester County | $993 | $1,020 | $1,145 | $1,614 | $1,797 |
Browse Section 8 Fair Market Rents for all cities and counties in Maryland. Click any city name to view detailed rent data by zip code. The table above shows HUD's payment standards for studio through 4-bedroom units in each location.
Why Invest in Section 8 Properties in Maryland?
Maryland offers opportunities for Section 8 real estate investors through stable government-backed rental income. Properties that accept Housing Choice Vouchers benefit from reduced vacancy rates, guaranteed payments from local housing authorities, and long-term tenant retention. Use the data below to identify high-yield markets within Maryland.
How to Use Maryland Section 8 Rent Data
- Compare FMR rates across different cities in Maryland to identify the most profitable markets
- Analyze rent differences between bedroom counts to determine optimal property types for investment
- Calculate potential ROI by comparing Maryland Section 8 rents against property purchase prices
- Review city-level and zip code data for granular market analysis in your target area