Biggest Rent Increases in Maryland — FY2026

Metro areas where the 2-bedroom FMR rose the most year-over-year in Maryland. Largest year-over-year 2BR increase first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State FY2025 2BR FY2026 2BR Change
1 Hagerstown, MD HUD Metro FMR Area MD $1,242 $1,261 +$19 (+1.5%)
2 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD MSA MD $1,965 $1,857 +$-108 (+-5.5%)
3 Somerset County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area MD $1,249 $1,167 +$-82 (+-6.6%)
4 Salisbury, MD HUD Metro FMR Area MD $1,491 $1,378 +$-113 (+-7.6%)