2026 BAH · Fort Meade
Fort Meade BAH and the rents it covers
E-5 with dependents: $2,901/mo. 112 of 114 communities within 25 miles that post a rent list one at or under it.
- 114 communities within 25 mi post a verified rent
- 112 post a rent at or under E-5 with-dependents BAH ($2,901)
- Lowest posted: $775/mo at Cold Spring Lane (base rent; fees may be extra)
- Rents checked against each property’s own website: October 28, 2026
- Fees: 36 of 114 post a total monthly price incl. required fees; the rest post base rent, fees may be extra
BAH by pay grade, and how many posted rents fit
| Pay grade | With dependents | Rents at or under | Without | Rents at or under |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-4 | $2,739 | 111 of 114 | $2,178 | 92 of 114 |
| E-5 | $2,901 | 112 of 114 | $2,436 | 100 of 114 |
| E-6 | $3,276 | 113 of 114 | $2,592 | 107 of 114 |
| E-7 | $3,327 | 113 of 114 | $2,745 | 111 of 114 |
| W-2 | $3,345 | 113 of 114 | $2,979 | 112 of 114 |
| O-1 | $2,952 | 112 of 114 | $2,577 | 107 of 114 |
| O-2 | $3,273 | 113 of 114 | $2,850 | 112 of 114 |
| O-3 | $3,411 | 113 of 114 | $3,138 | 113 of 114 |
| O-4 | $3,759 | 114 of 114 | $3,321 | 113 of 114 |
Housing area: Fort G. G. Meade, MD (MD133). 2026 BAH, source: DTMO. Counts use the lowest verified posted rent per community within 25 miles (straight-line), the same rule as the BAH tool.
Closest communities posting a rent at or under E-5 BAH
- Flats170 at Academy Yard · ≈ 2.9 mi · from $1,963/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Residences · ≈ 2.9 mi · from $1,921/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Residence at Arundel Preserve · ≈ 3.0 mi · from $1,847/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Residences at Sandy Farms · ≈ 4.2 mi · from $2,181/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Steward Tower · ≈ 5.3 mi · from $1,350/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- Steward Manor · ≈ 5.5 mi · from $1,402/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- 62Eleven Apartments · ≈ 6.6 mi · from $2,326/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Hamilton at Kings Place · ≈ 6.8 mi · from $1,649/mo (base rent; fees may be extra) · checked October 28, 2026
- The Vine · ≈ 8.7 mi · from $2,296/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
- Marlow · ≈ 9.2 mi · from $1,794/mo (total monthly, incl. required fees) · checked October 28, 2026
Showing up to 10 of 112. Lowest posted price per community; a fit means at least one floor plan is at or under the BAH amount, not that every unit is.
Every pay grade
E-5 with dependents: $2,901/mo · without: $2,436/mo
Housing area: Fort G. G. Meade, MD (MD133), based on ZIP 20755 near the installation. 2026 BAH, source: DTMO.
All pay grades
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-2 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-3 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-4 | $2,739 | $2,178 |
| E-5 | $2,901 | $2,436 |
| E-6 | $3,276 | $2,592 |
| E-7 | $3,327 | $2,745 |
| E-8 | $3,378 | $2,982 |
| E-9 | $3,507 | $3,087 |
| W-1 | $3,297 | $2,694 |
| W-2 | $3,345 | $2,979 |
| W-3 | $3,414 | $3,102 |
| W-4 | $3,543 | $3,282 |
| W-5 | $3,708 | $3,336 |
| O-1E | $3,333 | $2,898 |
| O-2E | $3,402 | $3,063 |
| O-3E | $3,570 | $3,270 |
| O-1 | $2,952 | $2,577 |
| O-2 | $3,273 | $2,850 |
| O-3 | $3,411 | $3,138 |
| O-4 | $3,759 | $3,321 |
| O-5 | $4,014 | $3,345 |
| O-6 | $4,047 | $3,390 |
| O-7 | $4,077 | $3,450 |
Source: U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Travel Management Office, 2026 BAH rate file (BAH-ASCII-2026.zip, includes the May 13, 2026 revision), travel.dod.mil. Your actual BAH depends on your orders; check with your finance office.
Questions
What is the 2026 BAH at Fort Meade for an E-5 with dependents?
$2,901 a month with dependents and $2,436 without, for the Fort G. G. Meade, MD housing area (MD133). Source: DTMO 2026 BAH rates.
How many rentals near Fort Meade fit E-5 BAH?
112 of the 114 communities within 25 miles that post a verified rent list a price at or under $2,901 a month (E-5 with dependents). Rents were checked against each property’s own website (October 28, 2026).
Do the posted rents near Fort Meade include fees?
36 of 114 communities post a total monthly price that includes required fees. The rest post base rent, so required fees may be extra.
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