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Rent in Ocean City, MD 21843
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,180 (-0.8% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $990 | $1,020 | -2.9% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $990 | $1,040 | -4.8% | $891–1,089 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,180 | $1,190 | -0.8% | $1,062–1,298 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,660 | -1.8% | $1,467–1,793 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,970 | $1,910 | +3.1% | $1,773–2,167 | – |
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.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21842 | Ocean City | $1,240 | $1,397 |
| 21841 | Newark | $1,590 | – |
| 21840 | Nanticoke | $1,430 | – |
| 21838 | Marion Station | $1,560 | – |
| 21837 | Mardela Springs | $1,320 | – |
| 21849 | Parsonsburg | $1,280 | – |
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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.