Average Rent in Harford, MD

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Current Versus Historical Harford, MD Rents

Harford rentals average $2,075 for a studio rental to $2,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,300, or roughly $18 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $658 (46.47%) year-over-year from $1,417 to $2,075. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $794 (68.71%) year-over-year from $1,156 to $1,950. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $195 (11.78%) year-over-year from $1,658 to $1,853. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.74%) year-over-year from $2,433 to $2,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $142 (5.54%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $2,700. 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 36.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 53.44% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.18% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 7.43% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$13.15	$2,075	$1,417 (46.47%)	$2,483 (-16.44%)
1 BR	$24.01	$1,950	$1,156 (68.71%)	$1,361 (43.26%)
2 BR	$18.30	$1,853	$1,658 (11.78%)	$1,597 (16.01%)
3 BR	$17.41	$2,500	$2,433 (2.74%)	$2,267 (10.29%)
4+ BR	$17.05	$2,700	$2,558 (5.54%)	$2,742 (-1.52%)

Historical Rents in Harford, MD

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Top Cities Near Harford

There are a total of 27 cities nearby Harford. The average rent in Harford is currently $2,775 per month. A total of 8 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Reading, PA, with an average rent of $1,275, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Harford, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,750 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 52.29% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 3.14% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Harford, MD are about 26.92% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 22.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 27 total cities near Harford, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Wilmington, DE	$1,173	$1,485	$1,700	$1,769
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,785	$1,800
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,745	$2,200	$2,250
Towson, MD	N/A	$1,896	$2,130	$2,303
Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,100	$2,775
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,475	$2,200	$2,800
Annapolis, MD	N/A	$2,125	$3,150	$2,975
Bowie, MD	N/A	$2,075	$2,475	$3,075
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$3,300
Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,660	$2,550	$3,325

Top Neighborhoods Near Harford

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Harford. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Brookland. 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 $2,795 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only eighteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,795. 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, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,649 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$1,000	$1,250	$1,649	$1,649
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,671	$2,003	$2,922	$2,036
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,685	$2,400	$2,073
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,588	$2,225	$2,200
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,499	$1,850	$2,200
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,688	$2,150	$2,800	$2,350
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,375	$3,275	$2,350
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,143	$2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,623	$2,100	$3,150	$2,595
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,182	$2,535	$3,845	$2,653
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,100	$2,700	$4,500	$2,700
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,575	$2,750	$2,795
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,303	$2,338	$3,700	$2,800
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,900	$2,622	$3,850	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,709	$4,180	$2,827
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,750	$2,360	$3,500	$2,870
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,875	$2,500	$2,900
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,475	$1,900	$2,995	$2,995
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,048	$2,347	$3,205	$3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,348	$3,398	$3,075
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,799	$2,948	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$3,000	$3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,074	$5,000	$4,500

Top Counties Near Harford

There are a total of 17 counties located by Harford, MD. Some of these counties include York, PA, Baltimore, MD, and Kent, DE. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,300. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 9 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Reading, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,275. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,000, Howard, MD is the most expensive county by Harford, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Harford, MD is 39.76% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harford, MD is 12.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harford, MD is 13.42% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
York, PA	N/A	$980	$1,265	$1,699
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,775	$1,795
Kent, DE	$1,400	$1,200	$1,488	$1,925
New Castle, DE	$1,250	$1,438	$1,795	$2,200
West Chester, PA	N/A	$1,745	$2,200	$2,250
Carroll, MD	$150	$1,500	$1,750	$2,300
Baltimore, MD	$2,198	$1,398	$2,000	$2,495
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,950	$2,350	$2,950
Howard, MD	$1,300	$1,550	$2,200	$3,000
Montgomery, MD	$1,673	$2,040	$2,500	$3,000

Top Zipcodes Near Harford

There are a total of 34 zipcodes in or near Harford, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,495. 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 $1,450 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,995 per month is 20007, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,699. 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 $2,018 per month. Or in other words, $36 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,750 per month. Which comes out to $33 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	$1,850	$2,699	$4,230	$2,878
20001, Washington, DC	$2,105	$2,400	$3,400	$3,185
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,995	$2,600	$2,500
21230, Baltimore, MD	$3,295	$1,700	$2,100	$2,450
21224, Baltimore, MD	$1,300	$1,388	$1,750	$2,100
21217, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,040	$1,600	$1,450
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,209	$2,572	$3,842	$3,595
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,090	$2,353	$3,500	$3,000
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,385	$3,500	$2,600
21213, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$750	$1,600	$1,725

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 $2,075 and an average price per square feet of $13.15. There are a total of 2 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 $1,770 and an average price per square feet of $24.01. There are a total of 12 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 $1,852 and an average price per square feet of $18.30. 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 0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.69%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, 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.