Average Rent in Harford, MD

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Current Versus Historical Harford, MD Rents

Harford rentals average $1,250 for a studio rental to $2,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $108 (-7.93%) year-over-year from $1,358 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $151 (11.01%) year-over-year from $1,367 to $1,518. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $123 (6.56%) year-over-year from $1,877 to $2,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $84 (3.46%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $144 (-4.82%) year-over-year from $2,992 to $2,848. 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 3.54% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 15.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.09% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.45% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.53% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$12.26	$1,250	$1,358 (-7.93%)	$1,783 (-29.91%)
1 BR	$19.79	$1,518	$1,367 (11.01%)	$1,098 (38.29%)
2 BR	$18.14	$2,000	$1,877 (6.56%)	$1,539 (29.94%)
3 BR	$16.62	$2,500	$2,417 (3.46%)	$2,100 (19.05%)
4+ BR	$17.02	$2,848	$2,992 (-4.82%)	$2,691 (5.80%)

Historical Rents in Harford, MD

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Top Cities Near Harford

There are a total of 20 cities nearby Harford. The average rent in Harford is currently $2,738 per month. A total of 7 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Harrisburg, PA, with an average rent of $1,355, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harford, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare Harford, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Harford, MD is 8.00% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.58% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Harford, MD are about 29.51% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 23.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 20 total cities near Harford, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,500	$1,350	$1,750	$1,750
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
Dover, DE	N/A	$1,198	$1,591	$1,950
West Chester, PA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,150	$2,200
Silver Spring, MD	$1,583	$1,895	$2,419	$2,300
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,943	$2,321	$2,726
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,650	$2,300	$2,800
Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,300	$2,850
North Bethesda, MD	$1,936	$2,100	$2,900	$3,050
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,032	$2,692	$3,185

Top Neighborhoods Near Harford

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Harford. Some of these neighborhoods include Downtown Baltimore, Congress Heights, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 23 neighborhoods in or near Harford, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Harford, MD is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Harford's average rent, which is only $2,300. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Harford, Downtown Baltimore has the most affordable average rent at $1,645 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Harford. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Downtown Baltimore, Baltimore, MD	$1,125	$1,310	$2,299	$1,645
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,525	$1,263	$1,600	$1,695
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,518	$1,973	$2,884	$1,985
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,425	$2,000	$2,288
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,550	$2,250	$2,323
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,350	$2,397
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,225	$5,021	$2,495
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,375	$3,495	$2,500
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,600	$4,100	$2,500
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,050	$3,000	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,638	$3,700	$2,788
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,048	$2,685	$2,800
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,180	$2,403	$3,152	$2,873
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$3,037	$5,005	$2,875
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,716	$4,341	$2,896
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,950	$2,950	$2,900
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,131	$2,625	$3,795	$2,950
Crystal City Shops, Arlington, VA	$2,235	$2,458	$3,250	$2,989
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,550	$3,605	$3,000
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,670	$3,800	$3,067
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,925	$2,263	$3,553	$3,088
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,975	$2,950	$3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,850	$3,600	$5,400	$4,475

Top Counties Near Harford

There are a total of 15 counties located by Harford, MD. Some of these counties include Harrisburg, PA, Reading, PA, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,400. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Harrisburg, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,355. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,100, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Harford, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Harford, MD is 20.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harford, MD is 8.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harford, MD is 7.88% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Harrisburg, PA	$1,106	$1,232	$1,477	$1,355
Reading, PA	$813	$1,200	$1,375	$1,398
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,219	$1,700	$1,800
Kent, DE	$2,150	$1,200	$1,600	$2,075
New Castle, DE	$1,500	$1,400	$1,850	$2,150
West Chester, PA	$1,350	$1,900	$2,150	$2,200
Baltimore, MD	$2,325	$1,325	$1,900	$2,450
Anne Arundel, MD	$3,175	$1,800	$2,400	$2,900
Montgomery, MD	$2,058	$2,100	$2,500	$2,990
Howard, MD	$1,295	$1,650	$2,300	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Harford

There are a total of 35 zipcodes in or near Harford, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,638. 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 21217, Baltimore, MD at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,481 per month is 20815, Chevy Chase, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,700. That's at least $40 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Harford, MD is $1,975 per month. Or in other words, $35 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 per month. Which comes out to $32 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Harford, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
20016, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,709	$4,341	$2,945
20002, Washington, DC	$1,830	$1,973	$2,700	$2,684
20001, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$3,400	$3,061
21224, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,140	$2,123	$2,250
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,226	$2,678	$3,779	$3,047
21230, Baltimore, MD	$1,475	$1,400	$2,250	$2,375
21217, Baltimore, MD	$1,550	$1,250	$1,625	$1,600
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,170	$2,450	$3,300	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,345	$3,446	$2,631
20009, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,300	$3,338	$2,850

Frequently Asked Questions - Harford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Harford, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Harford, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,300. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Harford, 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 Harford, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Harford, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,250 and an average price per square feet of $12.26. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Harford.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,518 and an average price per square feet of $19.79. There are a total of 13 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harford.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,973 and an average price per square feet of $18.14. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harford.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Harford, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.08%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.03% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Harford, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Harford, MD is around $1,840/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.