Average Rent in Howard, MD

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Current Versus Historical Howard, MD Rents

Howard rentals average $1,295 for a studio rental to $3,800 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,100, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,070 (-45.24%) year-over-year from $2,365 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,424 (-46.32%) year-over-year from $3,074 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $318 (-12.38%) year-over-year from $2,568 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $125 (4.13%) year-over-year from $3,025 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $404 (11.58%) year-over-year from $3,491 to $3,895. 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 32.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.76% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$22.20	$1,295	$2,365 (-45.24%)	$2,250 (-42.44%)
1 BR	$27.01	$1,650	$3,074 (-46.32%)	$2,859 (-42.29%)
2 BR	$24.39	$2,250	$2,568 (-12.38%)	$2,391 (-5.90%)
3 BR	$19.46	$3,150	$3,025 (4.13%)	$2,800 (12.50%)
4+ BR	$18.03	$3,895	$3,491 (11.58%)	$3,550 (9.72%)

Historical Rents in Howard, MD

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Top Cities Near Howard

There are a total of 23 cities nearby Howard. The average rent in Howard is currently $2,818 per month. A total of 13 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 Howard, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare Howard, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Howard, MD is 0.39% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 18.18% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Howard, MD are about 12.90% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 23 total cities near Howard, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
Silver Spring, MD	$1,583	$1,895	$2,419	$2,300
Germantown, MD	$2,200	$1,750	$2,100	$2,350
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,938	$2,342	$2,701
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,650	$2,325	$2,800
Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,300	$2,850
North Bethesda, MD	$1,936	$2,100	$2,850	$3,150
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,032	$2,692	$3,160
Clarksburg, MD	N/A	$1,299	$2,575	$3,168
Bethesda, MD	$2,226	$2,636	$3,740	$3,534

Top Neighborhoods Near Howard

There are a total of 23 neighborhoods in or near Howard. 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 Howard, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD is currently around $2,800 per month. A total of 21 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,800. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Howard's average rent, which is actually $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Howard, Downtown Baltimore has the most affordable average rent at $1,645 per month. Whereas, at $4,450 average rent per month, Georgetown is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Howard. 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
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,695	$2,350	$3,495	$2,488
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,225	$5,021	$2,495
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,825	$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	$4,339	$2,898
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,540	$1,950	$3,000	$2,950
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	$3,826	$3,075
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$1,925	$2,263	$3,553	$3,095
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,975	$2,950	$3,775
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,850	$3,425	$5,400	$4,450

Top Counties Near Howard

There are a total of 12 counties located by Howard, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Harford, MD, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,763. That's roughly around $20 per sqft. A total of 10 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Washington, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,295, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Howard, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Howard, MD is 23.17% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Howard, MD is 6.82% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Howard, MD is 2.62% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,225	$1,700	$1,800
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,518	$1,973	$2,300
Baltimore, MD	$2,325	$1,325	$1,900	$2,463
Prince George's, MD	$1,640	$1,725	$2,128	$2,600
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,345	$3,228	$2,726
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,500	$1,850	$2,800
Alexandria, VA	$1,895	$2,200	$2,904	$2,818
Anne Arundel, MD	$3,175	$1,800	$2,400	$2,900
Montgomery, MD	$2,058	$2,100	$2,500	$2,990
Fairfax, VA	$1,550	$1,950	$2,555	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Howard

There are a total of 41 zipcodes in or near Howard, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,700. A total of 34 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 $5,750 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,695. That's at least $35 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Howard, MD is $1,975 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,675 per month. Which comes out to $28 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Howard, 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	$4,339	$2,946
20002, Washington, DC	$1,830	$1,973	$2,700	$2,684
20001, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$3,400	$3,070
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,226	$2,674	$3,779	$3,024
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,936	$2,100	$3,000	$2,991
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,880	$2,345	$3,442	$2,658
20009, Washington, DC	$1,799	$2,300	$3,338	$2,850
20850, Rockville, MD	$1,695	$1,975	$2,671	$3,133
20011, Washington, DC	$2,625	$1,900	$2,397	$2,700
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,170	$2,450	$3,300	$3,000

Frequently Asked Questions - Howard Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Howard, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Howard, MD apartments for rent is approximately $3,100. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Howard, 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 Howard, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Howard, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $22.20. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Howard.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $27.01. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Howard.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,325 and an average price per square feet of $24.39. There are a total of 34 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Howard.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Howard, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.45%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.46%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Howard, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Howard, MD is around $2,480/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.