Rent by ZIP · Caroline County
Rent in Preston, MD 21655
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,500 (+4.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,380 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,140 | $1,080 | +5.6% | $1,026–1,254 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,090 | +5.5% | $1,035–1,265 | $1,363 ±$30 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,500 | $1,430 | +4.9% | $1,350–1,650 | $982 ±$514 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,840 | $1,790 | +2.8% | $1,656–2,024 | $1,240 ±$263 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,490 | $2,380 | +4.6% | $2,241–2,739 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Caroline County, MD. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Caroline County, MD, 2 bedrooms: $1,320.
What renters pay in 21655
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21654 | Oxford | $1,440 | $1,375 |
| 21657 | Queen Anne | $1,840 | – |
| 21658 | Queenstown | $2,180 | – |
| 21651 | Millington | $1,680 | $1,288 |
| 21659 | Rhodesdale | $1,470 | – |
| 21660 | Ridgely | $1,280 | $979 |
Fair Market Rents across Caroline County, MD · All MD counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.