Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Queen Anne's County, Maryland
Queen Anne's County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,006 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $1,619 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $38.58 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,006
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 5% less than in Maryland
- Typical rent
- $1,619
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 5% less than in Maryland
- Wage needed
- $38.58
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $80,240 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 54%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 6% more than in Maryland
Only here
Renting in Queen Anne's County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Caroline County, the typical rent is $1,105: 32% less than in Queen Anne's County ($1,619).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Queen Anne's County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Queen Anne's County was $2,347 a month in September 2026: 4.3% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,523 | $29.29 | $60,920 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,625 | $31.25 | $65,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,006 | $38.58 | $80,240 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,509 | $48.25 | $100,360 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,789 | $53.63 | $111,560 |
HUD area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 16 ZIP codes in Queen Anne's County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,680 in 21623 to $2,380 in 21666. 6 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,006).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 21607 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,580 | $1,680 | $2,080 | $2,600 | $2,890 |
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| 21607 | Caroline County, MD | $1,580 | $1,680 | $2,080 | $2,600 | $2,890 |
| 21617 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,310 | $1,390 | $1,720 | $2,150 | $2,390 |
| 21619 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,760 | $1,880 | $2,320 | $2,900 | $3,230 |
| 21623 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21628 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
| 21638 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,590 | $1,690 | $2,090 | $2,610 | $2,910 |
| 21644 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,420 | $1,500 | $1,860 | $2,330 | $2,610 |
| 21649 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,350 | $1,380 | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,910 |
| 21649 | Caroline County, MD | $1,350 | $1,380 | $1,800 | $2,250 | $2,910 |
| 21657 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,310 | $1,500 | $1,840 | $2,380 | $2,700 |
| 21657 | Caroline County, MD | $1,310 | $1,500 | $1,840 | $2,380 | $2,700 |
| 21657 | Talbot County, MD | $1,310 | $1,500 | $1,840 | $2,380 | $2,700 |
| 21658 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,660 | $1,770 | $2,180 | $2,730 | $3,030 |
| 21666 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,810 | $1,930 | $2,380 | $2,980 | $3,310 |
| 21668 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $1,230 | $1,360 | $1,680 | $2,130 | $2,350 |
- 21607 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $2,080$2,600
- 21607 · Caroline County, MD $2,080$2,600
- 21617 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $1,720$2,150
- 21619 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $2,320$2,900
- 21623 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $1,680$2,130
- 21628 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $1,680$2,130
- 21638 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $2,090$2,610
- 21644 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $1,860$2,330
- 21649 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $1,800$2,250
- 21649 · Caroline County, MD $1,800$2,250
- 21657 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $1,840$2,380
- 21657 · Caroline County, MD $1,840$2,380
- 21657 · Talbot County, MD $1,840$2,380
- 21658 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $2,180$2,730
- 21666 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $2,380$2,980
- 21668 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $1,680$2,130
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Queen Anne's County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Maryland, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
54%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
3,402 households rent in Queen Anne's County
- Spend half or more of their income 21%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 33%
- Spend less than 30% 46%
Compared with the state and the country
- Queen Anne's 54%
- Maryland 51%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Queen Anne's County
HUD lists 4 properties with homes for low-income households in Queen Anne's County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 1
- HUD-assisted
- 4
197 homes in all; 132 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- The Willows at Centreville Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 200 Bradley Dr, Centreville 21617 84 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 14 · 2 bd: 34 · 3 bd: 22 · In service since 2019 · For people with disabilities, families · (856) 662-1730
- Tilghman Terrace Apartments HUD-assisted 104 Tilghman Ave, Centreville 21617 42 low-income homes · For older adults · (410) 758-2363
- Banjo Lane Apartments HUD-assisted 120 Banjo Ln, Centreville 21617 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (410) 924-8193
- Village at Slippery Hill HUD-assisted 210 Fallen Horse Cir, Queenstown 21658 61 homes, 5 low-income · (240) 813-3119
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Queen Anne's County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Queen Anne's County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $28,150 | $46,900 | $74,800 |
| 2 people | $32,200 | $53,600 | $85,450 |
| 3 people | $36,200 | $60,300 | $96,150 |
| 4 people | $40,200 | $67,000 | $106,800 |
| 5 people | $43,450 | $72,400 | $115,350 |
| 6 people | $46,650 | $77,750 | $123,900 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $83,100 | $132,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $88,450 | $141,000 |
Area median income: $134,000. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,371 – $1,675
- 1 bedroom $1,463 – $1,788
- 2 bedrooms $1,805 – $2,207
- 3 bedrooms $2,258 – $2,760
- 4 bedrooms $2,510 – $3,068
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Queen Anne's County Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 177 vouchers (410) 758-8634 Queen Anne's County Housing Authority: MClark@qac.org
Housing agencies in Maryland Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Maryland
What Maryland law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-203(b)(1)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-203(e)(1)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-401(c)(1)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 60 days
- Md. Code, Real Prop. §8-402(c)(2)(i)
- Only a court order can remove youMd. Code, Real Prop. §8-216(b)
- Protection from retaliationMd. Code, Real Prop. §8-208.1(a)(1)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Queen Anne's County
These are the nearest HUD-approved agencies. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) (kent Co)
118 S Lynchburg St Ste B, Chestertown · 12 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 5 more
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Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC)
101 Cedar Lane, Greensboro · 16 miles away
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
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Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency, Incorporated
251 West St, Annapolis · 23 miles away · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 6 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Queen Anne's County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Maryland, the average home bill was $166 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
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Cash to move in
$4,012
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,006
- Security deposit
- $2,006
- Total
- $4,012
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Queen Anne's County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,523; 1 bedroom: $1,625; 2 bedrooms: $2,006; 3 bedrooms: $2,509; 4 bedrooms: $2,789. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Queen Anne's County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,006) without spending more than 30% of income takes $38.58 an hour full time, or $80,240 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Queen Anne's County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $67,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Queen Anne's County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $1,805 and $2,207 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Queen Anne's County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $1,680 in 21623 to $2,380 in 21666. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Queen Anne's County?
HUD lists 4 properties with homes for low-income households in Queen Anne's County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC) and HUD-assisted buildings. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Queen Anne's County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Queen Anne's County, 54% of renter households are in that position; in Maryland, 51%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).