Average Rent in Elkridge, MD

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Current Versus Historical Elkridge, MD Rents

Elkridge rentals average $1,500 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,875 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,850, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,000 (80.00%) year-over-year from $1,250 to $2,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,113 (-42.59%) year-over-year from $2,613 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $616 (-21.11%) year-over-year from $2,916 to $2,300. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $175 (5.93%) year-over-year from $2,950 to $3,125. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $692 (21.73%) year-over-year from $3,183 to $3,875. 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 down by 5.82% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.77% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.10% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$40.00	$1,500	$2,613 (-42.59%)	$2,613 (-42.59%)
2 BR	$26.40	$2,300	$2,916 (-21.11%)	$2,217 (3.76%)
3 BR	$19.83	$3,125	$2,950 (5.93%)	$2,525 (23.76%)
4+ BR	$17.33	$3,875	$3,183 (21.73%)	$2,933 (32.10%)

Historical Rents in Elkridge, MD

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Top Cities Near Elkridge

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Elkridge. The average rent in Elkridge is currently $2,875 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 $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Elkridge, MD is Ellicott City, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,300 per month.

Let's compare Elkridge, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 16.83% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Elkridge, MD are about 2.17% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 4.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Elkridge, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,248	$1,800	$1,850
Glen Burnie, MD	N/A	N/A	$1,895	$2,700
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,250	$2,875
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,498	$3,298
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,425	$2,625	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Elkridge

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Elkridge

There are a total of 1 counties located by Elkridge, MD. One county in the area is Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,850. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,850. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,850, Baltimore, MD is the most expensive county by Elkridge, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Elkridge, MD is 20.00% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Elkridge, MD is 21.74% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,800	$1,850

Top Zipcodes Near Elkridge

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Elkridge, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,225. A total of 3 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 $1,569 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,295 per month is 21075, Elkridge, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,150. 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 Elkridge, MD is $1,489 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,125 per month. Which comes out to $25 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Elkridge, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21075, Elkridge, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,050	$3,295
21230, Baltimore, MD	$3,495	$1,500	$2,200	$2,600
21217, Baltimore, MD	$1,250	$1,150	$1,475	$1,569
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,050	$1,478	$2,300	$1,850

Frequently Asked Questions - Elkridge Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Elkridge, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Elkridge, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,850. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Elkridge, 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 Elkridge, MD.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Elkridge, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $40.00. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Elkridge.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Elkridge, MD?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $26.40. There are a total of 6 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Elkridge.

How have rent prices in Elkridge, MD changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Elkridge, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.80%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.43%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Elkridge, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Elkridge, MD is around $2,280/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.