What does HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent say about Prince Frederick?
HUD publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in Calvert County. HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent is a federal benchmark used for voucher programs. It is not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for. ZIP 20678 reads:
| Unit size | ZIP 20678 benchmark |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,160 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,480 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,050 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 |
Source: HUD FY2027 Small Area FMRs for Calvert County, retrieved October 29, 2026. This is the lowest two-bedroom figure in the Calvert table. The highest is $2,840 in a Solomons ZIP. A housing choice voucher payment standard starts from these numbers. For a number based on your own home, request a free rental assessment. The market rent entry explains the difference.
Do I need a rental license in Prince Frederick?
No. The Maryland People’s Law Library lists no rental license for Calvert County. It lists two Calvert towns with their own licenses, Chesapeake Beach and North Beach, and Prince Frederick is neither. The table was last updated September 22, 2026. The library is the state judiciary’s law library, not a county site, so call the county before you list a home. See the rental license entry and our Southern Maryland rental license guide.
What is in Prince Frederick?
Prince Frederick is the Calvert County seat. CalvertHealth Medical Center is at 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678, so it is the closest of the six hospitals we checked in the area.
Which buses leave from Prince Frederick?
Two Maryland MTA commuter routes list the Prince Frederick park and ride at the fairground and Armory Rd.
| Route | Name | Other stops listed |
|---|---|---|
| 840 | St. Leonard / Prince Frederick to DC | St. Leonard church, Sunderland park and ride, Dunkirk park and ride |
| 850 | Prince Frederick / Dunkirk to Suitland and DC | Dunkirk park and ride, Wayson’s Corner, Suitland Federal Center, Suitland Metro station, Navy Yard stops |
How far is Prince Frederick from other places?
Using the Census Bureau’s 2024 place points, these are straight-line distances from Prince Frederick. They are not drive times.
| Place | Miles |
|---|---|
| Chesapeake Beach | 10 |
| Dunkirk | 13 |
| Lusby | 15 |
| Waldorf (our Charles and PG County office) | 19 |
| Lexington Park (our St. Mary’s and Calvert County office) | 22 |
How does Prince Frederick compare with other Calvert ZIPs?
The table shows HUD’s FY2027 two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIPs named on our Calvert County pages. It is a federal benchmark, not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for.
| ZIP | Area | 2 BR benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| 20678 | Prince Frederick | $1,480 |
| 20639 | Huntingtown | $1,550 |
| 20736 | Owings | $1,750 |
| 20689 | Chesapeake Beach | $1,760 |
| 20657 | Lusby | $1,790 |
| 20732 | Chesapeake Beach | $1,910 |
| 20754 | Dunkirk | $2,620 |
| 20688 | Solomons | $2,840 |
What should an owner check before listing a home in Prince Frederick?
- Confirm the license rule with Calvert County. The state’s table lists none for the county.
- Look up ZIP 20678, where the two-bedroom benchmark is $1,480.
- Plan the utilities. SMECO provides electric service to all but the northern tip of Calvert County.
- Note the transit at the address, such as the park and ride on Armory Rd. State it as a fact about the location.
- Ask for a free assessment, so the rent you set comes from your own home.
How does Real Property Management Gold work in Prince Frederick?
Our Lexington Park office, at 22099 Three Notch Road Ste 111, Lexington Park, MD 20653, serves Calvert County rentals. Real Property Management Gold handles marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance, and financial reporting. Our tenant placement fee is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in. The property management fees page lists the three management plans.
If we don’t rent your property in 29 days or less, you do not pay a management fee for the first month. That promise is included in the Gold and Platinum plans. See property management services for what we cover.
Prince Frederick is in Calvert County. Nearby town pages are Chesapeake Beach, Dunkirk and Lusby.
Next step
Request a free assessment at Contact us or call (301) 392-2172.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change; check the linked official source or talk to a Maryland attorney.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HUD Fair Market Rent in Prince Frederick, MD?
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for ZIP 20678 is $1,160 for an efficiency, $1,160 for one bedroom, $1,480 for two, $2,050 for three and $2,320 for four. It is a federal benchmark for voucher programs, not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for.
Does Prince Frederick require a rental license?
No. The Maryland People's Law Library lists no rental license for Calvert County, and the only Calvert towns it lists with licenses are Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. Its table was last updated September 22, 2026. Confirm with the county before you list a home.
Which buses leave from Prince Frederick?
Maryland MTA route 840 (St. Leonard and Prince Frederick to Washington, DC) and route 850 (Prince Frederick and Dunkirk to Suitland and Washington) both list a Prince Frederick park and ride at the fairground and Armory Rd. Check the MTA pages for current times.
Where is the hospital in Prince Frederick?
CalvertHealth Medical Center is at 100 Hospital Rd., Prince Frederick, MD 20678. It is the closest of the six hospitals we checked in the area, because it is in town. The other five we checked are in Leonardtown, La Plata, Largo, Clinton and Fort Washington.
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Sources
- Maryland Manual On-Line: Calvert County
- HUD User: FY2027 Small Area FMRs, Calvert County HUD Metro FMR Area
- CalvertHealth: Locations
- Maryland MTA: Route 840
- Maryland MTA: Route 840
- Maryland MTA: Route 850
- Maryland MTA: Route 850
- Maryland MTA: Route 850
- Maryland People's Law Library: Rental License Requirements
- Maryland People's Law Library: Rental License Requirements
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places
- U.S. Census Bureau: 2024 Gazetteer, places
- Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative: Service Area
Checked against the sources above on October 29, 2026. Laws, fees and programs change, so check the linked page before you act.
