Rent by ZIP · Dorchester County
Rent in Linkwood, MD 21835
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,520 (+14.3% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,130 | $1,100 | +2.7% | $1,017–1,243 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,270 | $1,110 | +14.4% | $1,143–1,397 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,330 | +14.3% | $1,368–1,672 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,100 | $1,850 | +13.5% | $1,890–2,310 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $2,230 | +13.9% | $2,286–2,794 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Dorchester County, MD. 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 Dorchester County, MD, 2 bedrooms: $1,159.
What renters pay in 21835
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21837 | Mardela Springs | $1,320 | – |
| 21838 | Marion Station | $1,560 | – |
| 21830 | Hebron | $1,600 | $1,469 |
| 21840 | Nanticoke | $1,430 | – |
| 21829 | Girdletree | $1,080 | – |
| 21841 | Newark | $1,590 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Dorchester 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.