Rent by ZIP · Worcester County
Rent in Newark, MD 21841
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,590 (+3.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,689 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,330 | $1,320 | +0.8% | $1,197–1,463 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,340 | $1,320 | +1.5% | $1,206–1,474 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,530 | +3.9% | $1,431–1,749 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,200 | $2,130 | +3.3% | $1,980–2,420 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,660 | $2,460 | +8.1% | $2,394–2,926 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Worcester 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 Worcester County, MD, 2 bedrooms: $1,184.
What renters pay in 21841
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21840 | Nanticoke | $1,430 | – |
| 21842 | Ocean City | $1,240 | $1,397 |
| 21838 | Marion Station | $1,560 | – |
| 21837 | Mardela Springs | $1,320 | – |
| 21835 | Linkwood | $1,520 | – |
| 21849 | Parsonsburg | $1,280 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Worcester 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.