Average Rent in Howard, MD

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Current Versus Historical Howard, MD Rents

Howard rentals average $1,300 for a studio rental to $3,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,000, or roughly $20 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 $1,128 (-46.45%) year-over-year from $2,428 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,513 (-48.60%) year-over-year from $3,113 to $1,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $363 (-14.31%) year-over-year from $2,538 to $2,175. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $34 (1.15%) year-over-year from $2,966 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.83%) year-over-year from $3,633 to $3,700. 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 0.06% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.45% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.25% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.44% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$4.16	$1,300	$2,428 (-46.45%)	$2,367 (-45.07%)
1 BR	$28.02	$1,600	$3,113 (-48.60%)	$3,003 (-46.72%)
2 BR	$24.15	$2,175	$2,538 (-14.31%)	$2,233 (-2.58%)
3 BR	$19.86	$3,000	$2,966 (1.15%)	$2,767 (8.43%)
4+ BR	$17.90	$3,700	$3,633 (1.83%)	$3,472 (6.58%)

Historical Rents in Howard, MD

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Top Cities Near Howard

There are a total of 30 cities nearby Howard. The average rent in Howard is currently $2,925 per month. A total of 20 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 $5,770 per month.

Let's compare Howard, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 21.48% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Howard, MD are about 13.64% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 6.62% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near Howard, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,200	$1,775	$1,800
Silver Spring, MD	$1,641	$1,800	$2,100	$2,100
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,500
Odenton, MD	N/A	$1,600	$2,100	$2,775
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,475	$2,200	$2,800
Gaithersburg, MD	$2,425	$1,870	$2,350	$2,850
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,118	$2,550	$3,153
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$3,300
Ellicott City, MD	$1,300	$1,660	$2,550	$3,325
North Bethesda, MD	$1,900	$2,250	$2,600	$3,375

Top Neighborhoods Near Howard

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

The average rent for these 23 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD is currently around $2,775 per month. A total of 19 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,775. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Howard's average rent, which is actually $3,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Howard, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,624 per month. Whereas, at $4,500 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
Congress Heights, Washington, DC	$938	$1,250	$1,649	$1,624
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,595	$2,000	$2,854	$2,053
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,675	$2,400	$2,073
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,625	$2,200	$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
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,400	$5,250	$2,400
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,400	$3,275	$2,400
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,623	$2,100	$3,125	$2,573
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,160	$2,535	$3,875	$2,656
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$2,098	$2,700	$4,200	$2,700
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,303	$2,338	$3,600	$2,775
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,513	$2,750	$2,798
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,825	$2,618	$3,850	$2,800
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,719	$4,178	$2,848
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	$2,973
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,048	$2,349	$3,221	$3,000
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,745	$2,348	$3,398	$3,078
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,799	$2,895	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$3,000	$3,675
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$2,495	$3,148	$5,000	$4,500

Top Counties Near Howard

There are a total of 13 counties located by Howard, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Carroll, MD, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $19 per sqft. A total of 11 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Washington, MD. Its average rent per month is $1,625. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,250, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Howard, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Howard, MD is 13.46% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Howard, MD is 15.97% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Howard, MD is 4.55% 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	$1,200	$1,763	$1,795
Carroll, MD	$150	$1,500	$1,750	$2,300
Baltimore, MD	$2,198	$1,400	$2,000	$2,495
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,099	$2,819	$2,670
Arlington, VA	$1,798	$2,325	$3,182	$2,700
Frederick, MD	$995	$1,475	$1,900	$2,799
Prince George's, MD	$1,475	$1,750	$2,100	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,950	$2,350	$2,950
Montgomery, MD	$1,650	$2,050	$2,500	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$1,950	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Howard

There are a total of 43 zipcodes in or near Howard, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,700. A total of 32 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 $5,050 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,575. That's at least $30 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Howard, MD is $1,900 per month. Or in other words, $31 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,600 per month. Which comes out to $27 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	$1,875	$2,708	$4,230	$2,907
20001, Washington, DC	$2,097	$2,400	$3,400	$3,175
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,995	$2,600	$2,500
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,209	$2,572	$3,835	$3,560
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,900	$2,250	$2,700	$3,350
20011, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,730	$2,797	$2,900
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,698	$2,387	$3,484	$2,607
21230, Baltimore, MD	$3,295	$1,700	$2,100	$2,450
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,090	$2,350	$3,500	$3,000
20009, Washington, DC	$1,798	$2,375	$3,500	$2,750

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 $3,000. 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 $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $4.16. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Howard.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $28.02. There are a total of 15 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 $2,200 and an average price per square feet of $24.15. There are a total of 61 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 -0.46%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.49%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.14%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Howard, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Howard, MD is around $2,400/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.