Average Rent in 21043, Ellicott City, MD

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Current Versus Historical 21043, Ellicott City, MD Rents

21043 rentals average $1,550 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,225, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,005 (-60.76%) year-over-year from $3,300 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,136 (-42.30%) year-over-year from $2,686 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $918 (-31.45%) year-over-year from $2,918 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $50 (1.69%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $567 (-13.93%) year-over-year from $4,067 to $3,500. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 10.45% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.64% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.89% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$5.89	$1,550	$2,686 (-42.30%)	$2,620 (-40.83%)
2 BR	$24.15	$2,000	$2,918 (-31.45%)	$2,621 (-23.69%)
3 BR	$19.34	$3,000	$2,950 (1.69%)	$2,817 (6.51%)
4+ BR	$16.96	$3,500	$4,067 (-13.93%)	$3,642 (-3.89%)

Historical Rents in 21043, Ellicott City, MD

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Top Cities Near 21043

There are a total of 4 cities nearby 21043. The average rent in 21043 is currently $3,050 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near 21043, Ellicott City, MD is Severn, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,300 per month.

Let's compare 21043, Ellicott City, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 11.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in 21043, Ellicott City, MD are about 9.87% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near 21043, Ellicott City, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,225	$1,200	$1,800	$1,800
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,698	$2,298	$2,800
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,550	$2,500	$3,300
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,098	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near 21043

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near 21043

There are a total of 2 counties located by 21043, Ellicott City, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD and Howard, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by 21043, Ellicott City, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in 21043, Ellicott City, MD is 6.61% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in 21043, Ellicott City, MD is 2.37% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,225	$1,200	$1,800	$1,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,295	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near 21043

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near 21043, Ellicott City, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,795. A total of 10 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,273 per month is 21075, Elkridge, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,200. That's at least $7 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near 21043, Ellicott City, MD is $1,300 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,750 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in 21043, Ellicott City, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21230, Baltimore, MD	$3,295	$1,813	$2,150	$2,600
21217, Baltimore, MD	$1,250	$1,090	$1,543	$1,450
21075, Elkridge, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,123	$3,273
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,525	$2,300	$1,795
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,250	$2,050	$2,173
21215, Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$700	$1,400	$1,500
21045, Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,500	$1,913	$2,500
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$925	$1,600	$1,700
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,175	$1,300	$1,650	$1,700
21201, Baltimore, MD	$1,249	$1,550	$1,750	$1,558

Frequently Asked Questions - 21043 Average Rents

What is the average rent price in 21043, Ellicott City, MD?

The average monthly rental price for 21043, Ellicott City, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,225. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 21043, Ellicott City, MD rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in 21043, Ellicott City, MD.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in 21043, Ellicott City, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $5.89. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21043.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in 21043, Ellicott City, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,000 and an average price per square feet of $24.15. There are a total of 5 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in 21043.

How have rent prices in 21043, Ellicott City, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in 21043, Ellicott City, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.61%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.31%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in 21043, Ellicott City, MD?

A reasonable rent price in 21043, Ellicott City, MD is around $2,580/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.