Average Rent in Ellicott City, MD

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Current Versus Historical Ellicott City, MD Rents

Ellicott City rentals average $1,700 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,600 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $2,967 (-69.53%) year-over-year from $4,267 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $379 (-18.24%) year-over-year from $2,079 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $903 (-32.21%) year-over-year from $2,803 to $1,900. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.28%) year-over-year from $2,933 to $2,925. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $883 (-20.04%) year-over-year from $4,408 to $3,525. 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 1.59% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 15.24% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.77% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.42% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$16.27	$1,700	$2,079 (-18.24%)	$2,138 (-20.47%)
2 BR	$24.33	$1,900	$2,803 (-32.21%)	$2,610 (-27.21%)
3 BR	$19.37	$2,925	$2,933 (-0.28%)	$2,800 (4.46%)
4+ BR	$16.78	$3,525	$4,408 (-20.04%)	$4,150 (-15.06%)

Historical Rents in Ellicott City, MD

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Top Cities Near Ellicott City

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Ellicott City. The average rent in Ellicott City is currently $2,925 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 Ellicott City, MD is Severn, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,100 per month.

Let's compare Ellicott City, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.24% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Ellicott City, MD are about 3.95% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.85% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Ellicott City, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,850	$1,800
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,800
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$3,050
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Ellicott City

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Ellicott City. One neighborhood in the area is Fells Point. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Ellicott City, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Ellicott City, MD is currently around $2,100 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Ellicott City's average rent, which is actually $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Ellicott City, Fells Point has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 per month. Whereas, at $2,100 average rent per month, Fells Point is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Ellicott City. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$2,100

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 $20 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 $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,995, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Ellicott City, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Ellicott City, MD is 13.24% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Ellicott City, MD is 3.29% 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	$1,200	$1,250	$1,825	$1,800
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,995

Top Zipcodes Near Ellicott City

There are a total of 11 zipcodes in or near Ellicott City, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,095. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21216, Baltimore, MD at $1,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,300 per month is 21075, Elkridge, MD.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Ellicott City, MD is $1,398 per month. Or in other words, $19 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,900 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 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	N/A	$1,700	$1,900	$3,000
21045, Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,573	$2,000	$2,600
21075, Elkridge, MD	N/A	$1,500	$2,275	$3,300
21216, Baltimore, MD	$850	$700	$1,500	$1,500
21215, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$850	$1,500	$1,700
21117, Owings Mills, MD	N/A	$1,400	$1,900	$2,750
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,178	$1,600	$1,569
21230, Baltimore, MD	$1,450	$1,700	$2,200	$2,400
21202, Baltimore, MD	$1,575	$1,398	$2,400	$2,095
21218, Baltimore, MD	$1,198	$1,200	$1,790	$1,650

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 $2,900. 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 one bedroom apartment in Ellicott City, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $16.27. There are a total of 1 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 $1,900 and an average price per square feet of $24.33. There are a total of 14 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 -0.70%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.32%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

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

A reasonable rent price in Ellicott City, MD is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.