Rent by ZIP · Worcester County
Rent in Ocean City, MD 21842
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,240 (+2.5% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,394 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,040 | $1,040 | 0% | $936–1,144 | $880 ±$530 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,040 | $1,060 | -1.9% | $936–1,144 | $1,143 ±$116 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,210 | +2.5% | $1,116–1,364 | $1,397 ±$172 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,720 | $1,680 | +2.4% | $1,548–1,892 | $1,690 ±$176 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,070 | $1,940 | +6.7% | $1,863–2,277 | – |
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 21842
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21841 | Newark | $1,590 | – |
| 21840 | Nanticoke | $1,430 | – |
| 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.