Average Rent in Ellicott City, MD

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Current Versus Historical Ellicott City, MD Rents

Ellicott City rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $3,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $19 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,594 (-66.62%) year-over-year from $3,894 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $318 (-17.02%) year-over-year from $1,868 to $1,550. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $548 (-21.10%) year-over-year from $2,598 to $2,050. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.12%) year-over-year from $2,967 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $967 (-21.17%) year-over-year from $4,567 to $3,600. 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 up by 0.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.65% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.37% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.04% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.16	$1,300	$3,894 (-66.62%)	$2,073 (-37.30%)
1 BR	$19.33	$1,550	$1,868 (-17.02%)	$2,194 (-29.35%)
2 BR	$24.59	$2,050	$2,598 (-21.10%)	$2,532 (-19.02%)
3 BR	$20.05	$3,000	$2,967 (1.12%)	$2,833 (5.88%)
4+ BR	$16.96	$3,600	$4,567 (-21.17%)	$3,733 (-3.57%)

Historical Rents in Ellicott City, MD

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Top Cities Near Ellicott City

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Ellicott City. The average rent in Ellicott City is currently $2,823 per month. A total of 4 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 Ellicott City, MD is Ellicott City, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,325 per month.

Let's compare Ellicott City, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.57% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ellicott City, MD are about 4.35% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.37% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Ellicott City, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,785	$1,800
Towson, MD	N/A	$1,896	$2,130	$2,303
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,475	$2,200	$2,800
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,799	$2,200	$2,845
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$3,300
Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,660	$2,550	$3,325

Top Neighborhoods Near Ellicott City

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Ellicott City

There are a total of 2 counties located by Ellicott City, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD and Howard, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,398. That's roughly around $19 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 $1,795. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Ellicott City, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Ellicott City, MD is 3.85% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ellicott City, MD is 17.17% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ellicott City, MD is 13.59% 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	$1,775	$1,795
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$2,200	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Ellicott City

There are a total of 8 zipcodes in or near Ellicott City, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,910. A total of 8 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 $3,200 per month is 21043, Ellicott City, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $500. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ellicott City, MD is $1,350 per month. Or in other words, $18 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,800 per month. Which comes out to $21 per sqft. The following table includes the top 8 zipcodes in Ellicott City, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21043, Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$1,950	$3,200
21045, Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,450	$2,050	$2,700
21215, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$700	$1,450	$1,500
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,040	$1,600	$1,450
21230, Baltimore, MD	$3,295	$1,700	$2,100	$2,450
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,000	$1,475	$2,425	$2,095
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,425	$1,250	$1,650	$1,598
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$750	$1,600	$1,725

Frequently Asked Questions - Ellicott City Average Rents

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

The average monthly rental price for Ellicott City, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do 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 Ellicott City, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Ellicott City, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $4.16. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Ellicott City.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,660 and an average price per square feet of $19.33. There are a total of 2 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ellicott City.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,300 and an average price per square feet of $24.59. There are a total of 12 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Ellicott City.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Ellicott City, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.67%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.17%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Ellicott City, MD is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.