Average Rent in Howard, MD

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Current Versus Historical Howard, MD Rents

Howard rentals average $1,700 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,695 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,995, 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 $1,483 (-53.28%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $1,300. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,339 (-44.07%) year-over-year from $3,039 to $1,700. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $542 (-20.51%) year-over-year from $2,642 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $104 (3.63%) year-over-year from $2,866 to $2,970. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $125 (-3.33%) year-over-year from $3,750 to $3,625. 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 6.58% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.30% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.58% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.65	$1,700	$3,039 (-44.07%)	$2,849 (-40.33%)
2 BR	$24.31	$2,100	$2,642 (-20.51%)	$2,265 (-7.28%)
3 BR	$19.75	$2,970	$2,866 (3.63%)	$2,750 (8.00%)
4+ BR	$17.43	$3,625	$3,750 (-3.33%)	$3,556 (1.95%)

Historical Rents in Howard, MD

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Top Cities Near Howard

There are a total of 29 cities nearby Howard. The average rent in Howard is currently $2,850 per month. A total of 19 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 $5,198 per month.

Let's compare Howard, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.35% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Howard, MD are about 19.05% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 29 total cities near Howard, MD in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,850	$1,800
Silver Spring, MD	$1,500	$1,825	$2,150	$2,100
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,750	$1,995	$2,350
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$2,800
Gaithersburg, MD	$3,550	$1,808	$2,300	$2,850
North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,100	$2,750	$2,975
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,182	$2,550	$3,021
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,100	$3,050
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	N/A	$3,100
Clarksburg, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,775	$3,100

Top Neighborhoods Near Howard

There are a total of 27 neighborhoods in or near Howard. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Van Ness - Forest Hills, and Radnor - Fort Myer Heights. We've included all of these top 27 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 27 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD is currently around $2,610 per month. A total of 23 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only four neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,610. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Howard's average rent, which is actually $2,995. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Howard, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,595 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	$1,000	$1,200	$1,599	$1,595
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,470	$1,983	$2,982	$2,001
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,100	$3,250	$2,100
Fells Point, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,700	$2,200	$2,100
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	$1,788	$1,600	$2,000	$2,125
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$1,950	$1,497	$1,800	$2,175
Brookland, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,350
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,199	$2,995	$2,375
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,900	$2,400	$5,116	$2,400
Marshall Heights - Lincoln Heights, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,350	$1,875	$2,445
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,935	$2,650	$4,260	$2,490
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,046	$2,390	$3,819	$2,543
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,999	$3,000	$2,600
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,735	$2,700	$2,610
SW Ballpark - Navy Yard, Washington, DC	$2,458	$2,684	$3,555	$2,716
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,800	$2,584	$4,238	$2,751
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,325	$2,873	$2,773
Glover Park, Washington, DC	$1,695	$2,150	$3,250	$2,850
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,800	$2,850	$2,850
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,895	$2,610	$3,600	$2,898
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$2,058	$2,400	$3,143	$2,950
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$1,850	$3,125	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,775	$2,263	$3,550	$2,950
Petworth, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,750	$2,799	$3,200
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,793	$2,923	$3,200
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,000	$2,595	$3,620	$3,225
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,900	$3,200	$4,700	$4,500

Top Counties Near Howard

There are a total of 13 counties located by Howard, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Carroll, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,700. That's roughly around $19 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 $1,638. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,195, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Howard, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Howard, MD is 2.94% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Howard, MD is 3.57% more affordable 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	$1,250	$1,825	$1,800
Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,338	$1,895	$2,500
Carroll, MD	N/A	$1,350	$1,750	$2,550
Alexandria, VA	$1,600	$2,025	$2,750	$2,612
Arlington, VA	$1,783	$2,300	$3,172	$2,700
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,395	$2,000	$2,700
Prince George's, MD	$1,775	$1,750	$2,175	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,500	$1,800	$2,400	$2,950
Montgomery, MD	$1,648	$2,088	$2,500	$2,999
Fairfax, VA	$1,525	$1,950	$2,500	$3,100

Top Zipcodes Near Howard

There are a total of 44 zipcodes in or near Howard, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,650. 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 $1,569 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,590 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,569. That's at least $34 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, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,529 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	$1,800	$2,577	$4,238	$2,835
20001, Washington, DC	$1,998	$2,300	$3,348	$3,000
20002, Washington, DC	$1,825	$1,950	$2,700	$2,500
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,171	$2,465	$3,700	$3,235
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,725	$2,150	$2,800	$2,933
20011, Washington, DC	$1,335	$1,750	$2,825	$2,963
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,808	$2,450	$3,278	$2,600
21230, Baltimore, MD	$1,450	$1,700	$2,200	$2,400
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,725	$2,350	$3,235	$2,890
20009, Washington, DC	$1,725	$2,325	$3,500	$2,800

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 $2,995. 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 one bedroom apartment in Howard, MD?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,700 and an average price per square feet of $25.65. There are a total of 19 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 $2,100 and an average price per square feet of $24.31. There are a total of 52 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 -0.53%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.44%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, 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 $2,396/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.