Not enough rental comps in this area to determine how FMR aligns with current market rates.
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ZIP 21836 fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in ZIP 21836 (Manokin, MD) is $1,144 a month. That is down 2.0% from $1,167 in FY 2026. Manokin is in the Somerset County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Maryland is $1,875, so ZIP 21836 is 39% below it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
FY 2027 fair market rent by bedroom for 21836
Bedrooms
FY 2026
FY 2027
Change
90–110% range
Studio
$901
$905
+0.4%
$815–$996
1BR
$907
$910
+0.3%
$819–$1,001
2BR
$1,167
$1,144
−2.0%
$1,030–$1,258
3BR
$1,586
$1,498
−5.5%
$1,348–$1,648
4BR
$1,667
$1,504
−9.8%
$1,354–$1,654
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
Fair market rent by fiscal year for 21836
Fiscal year
Studio
1BR
2BR
3BR
4BR
FY 2027
$905
$910
$1,144
$1,498
$1,504
FY 2026
$901
$907
$1,167
$1,586
$1,667
FY 2025
$946
$952
$1,249
$1,613
$1,686
FY 2024
$832
$837
$1,100
$1,458
$1,465
FY 2023
$697
$701
$923
$1,235
$1,240
Questions about ZIP 21836 rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in ZIP 21836?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,144, that basic range is $1,030 to $1,258 a month. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is ZIP 21836 in?
ZIP 21836 is in the Somerset County, MD HUD Metro FMR Area. Small Area FMRs are not mandatory in this area.
How much did fair market rent change in ZIP 21836 for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR fell 2.0%, from $1,167 in FY 2026 to $1,144 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 23.9%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Fair Market Rents. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set