--- title: "Rent Check: HUD Fair Market Rent by ZIP Code | Real Property Management Gold" description: "Check HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for Southern Maryland ZIP codes and bedroom counts, see our published plan fees, and get a free assessment for a real rent." url: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rent-check publisher: Real Property Management Gold phone: +1-301-392-2172 assessment: https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment --- # Rent check: see a benchmark rent for your ZIP code The rent check shows HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for your ZIP code and bedroom count, our published plan fees and an estimated net. HUD's figure is a federal benchmark, not a prediction of what your home will rent for. For that, request a free assessment. For ownersUpdated October 29, 20263 min read ## Check a ZIP ZIP code2061020615, Broomes Island20629, Solomons20639, Huntingtown20657, Chesapeake Ranch Estates20676, St. Leonard20678, Prince Frederick20685, St. Leonard20688, Solomons20689, Chesapeake Beach20714, North Beach20732, Chesapeake Beach20736, Owings20754, Dunkirk20601, Waldorf20602, Waldorf20603, Bensville2061120612, Benedict20616, Bryans Road20617, Bryantown20622, Charlotte Hall20625, Cobb Island2063220637, Hughesville20640, Bryans Road2064520646, La Plata2065820661, Cobb Island2066220664, Rock Point20675, Pomfret20677, Port Tobacco Village2069320695, Waldorf20613, Brandywine20745, National Harbor20772, Upper Marlboro20606206092061820619, California20620, Callaway206212062420626206282063020634, California2063620650, Leonardtown20653, Lexington Park2065620659, Mechanicsville20660206672067020674, Piney Point2068020684206862068720690, Tall Timbers20692, Tall Timbers BedroomsStudioStudio11 bedroom22 bedrooms33 bedrooms44 bedrooms HUD benchmark rent $2,242/month County Fair Market Rent, St. Mary's County. HUD FY2027. Silver 8.9% $200 fee $2,042 to you Gold 10.9% $244 fee $1,998 to you Platinum 12.9% $289 fee $1,953 to you One-time tenant placement: **$1,856** (6.9% of a 1-year lease at this rent). [Get a real rent number, free](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us?zip=20653&beds=3#assessment) HUD Fair Market Rents are a federal benchmark for voucher programs, not an appraisal of your home. Fees from [our published pricing](https://www.realpmgold.com/property-management-fees). Data retrieved 2026-10-29. [How this works](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/rent-check) - **HUD FY2027 benchmark.** Fair Market Rent by ZIP code and bedroom count. - **Published fees.** Silver 8.9%, Gold 10.9% and Platinum 12.9% of monthly rent. - **Estimated net.** A rough view of what you might keep after the plan fee. - **Not a rent estimate.** A federal benchmark does not price your home. A free assessment does. ## What does the rent check show? Pick a ZIP code and a bedroom count. The rent check then shows three things: 1. **The HUD benchmark.** HUD’s FY2027 Fair Market Rent for that ZIP code and number of bedrooms. 2. **Our plan fees.** The fees we publish: 8.9% (Silver), 10.9% (Gold) and 12.9% (Platinum) of the monthly rent. See the [full fee breakdown](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/property-management-fees). 3. **An estimated net.** A rough view of what you might keep each month after the plan fee. It covers Southern Maryland ZIP codes in St. Mary’s, Charles and Calvert Counties and southern Prince George’s County. Use it to get oriented before you talk to us. ## What is HUD Fair Market Rent, and what is it not? HUD’s Fair Market Rent (FMR) is a federal benchmark. It is not a prediction of what a specific home will rent for. HUD describes Fair Market Rents as estimates of 40th percentile gross rents for standard quality units within a metropolitan area or nonmetropolitan county. HUD uses them to set payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher program and for other federal programs. Read HUD’s own [Fair Market Rents overview](https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html) for the method. Here is what that means for you: - **It is a benchmark for a standard unit.** Your home may be better or worse than standard. - **It is a low-to-middle point, not a ceiling.** The 40th percentile means 40% of comparable units rent for less. Many homes rent for more. - **It is set once a year.** HUD publishes new figures each federal fiscal year, which starts October 1. This tool uses FY2027. - **Housing vouchers are a lawful source of income in Maryland.** A voucher holder is a tenant like any other. See [Housing Choice Voucher](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/housing-choice-voucher). Terms used here: [market rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/market-rent), [management fee](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/management-fee) and [vacancy rate](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/vacancy-rate). ## How should I read the estimated net? Treat it as a rough guide. It starts with the benchmark rent and subtracts the plan’s monthly management fee. It does not count repairs, taxes, insurance, a mortgage, HOA fees, a vacancy between tenants or the one-time tenant placement fee (6.9% of the 1-year lease total, charged once after move-in). For a fuller picture, see the [Wealth Optimizer](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/wealth-optimizer) and [cash flow](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/cash-flow). ## Which plan should I compare? Plan Monthly fee Notable inclusions Silver 8.9% of rent 180-day tenant replacement plan, mid-year inspection Gold 10.9% of rent 365-day tenant replacement plan, quarterly inspections, Rented in 29 Days promise Platinum 12.9% of rent Everything in Gold, plus landlord protection\* \*Real Property Management Gold is not a licensed insurance broker. Please refer to the insurance policy for coverage information. The Rented in 29 Days promise reads: “If we don’t rent your property in 29 days or less, you do not pay a management fee for the first month.” It is included in the Gold and Platinum plans. ## How do I find the rent my home will really get? Ask for a free assessment. We walk the home, recommend any make-ready work and run a comparable analysis based on the market, location, property condition and local competition. That gives you a number for your property, not a benchmark for a standard unit. Read how we do it on [how our system works](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/how-our-system-works-and-what-we-cost). ## Next step Request a free assessment at [Contact us](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us) or call (301) 392-2172. ## Frequently asked questions ### What does the rent check show? It shows HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the ZIP code and bedroom count you choose, the monthly plan fees we publish (8.9%, 10.9% and 12.9%) and an estimated net after the fee. ### What is HUD Fair Market Rent? It is a federal benchmark. HUD defines Fair Market Rents as estimates of 40th percentile gross rents for standard quality units in a metropolitan area or nonmetropolitan county. They are used to set payment standards for programs such as the Housing Choice Voucher program. ### Is the number what my home will rent for? No. It is a benchmark for a standard unit, not a prediction for your home. Condition, upgrades, location and timing change the real rent. A free assessment gives you a number for your property. ### How accurate is the estimated net? It applies our published monthly plan fee to the benchmark rent. It is a rough guide, not a quote. It leaves out repairs, vacancy and other costs. ### How do I get a real rent number? Request a free assessment. We evaluate your property and run a comparable analysis based on the market, location, condition and local competition. ## Terms on this page - [Housing Choice Voucher](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/housing-choice-voucher) - [Management fee](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/management-fee) - [Vacancy rate](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/vacancy-rate) - [Market rent](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/market-rent) - [Make-ready](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/make-ready) - [Cash flow](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/glossary/cash-flow) ## Sources 1. [HUD User: Fair Market Rents (40th Percentile Rents)](https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html) 2. [HUD User: Fair Market Rents (40th Percentile Rents)](https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/fmr.html) Checked against the sources above on October 29, 2026. Laws, fees and programs change, so check the linked page before you act. ## Keep reading - [Property owner resourcesOwners who sign a management agreement with Real Property Management Gold get a secure online account for activity, reports, financial statements and tax information. If you are not a client yet, call (301) 392-2172 or request a free property assessment and we will call you back.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/owners) - [Property management services for Southern Maryland rentalsReal Property Management Gold handles communication, marketing, tenant screening, leasing, rent collection, inspections, maintenance, evictions and accounting for single-family homes, town homes and condos in St. Mary's, Charles and Calvert Counties. Placement starts at 6.9% of the 1-year lease total.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/property-management-services) - [How Real Property Management Gold manages your property, step by stepWe walk your home, set the rent, photograph and list it, screen applicants, and let you make the final call. Then we collect rent, coordinate repairs and inspect. Placement is 6.9% of the 1-year lease total. Management is 8.9% to 12.9% of the monthly rent.](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/how-our-system-works-and-what-we-cost) ## Ask what your home could rent for. Free. A free rental assessment from our offices in Lexington Park and Waldorf. No cost, no contract, no pressure. [Request a free assessment](https://realpmgold.multisites.ai/contact-us#assessment)[(301) 392-2172](tel:+13013922172)