Average Rent in Howard, MD

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Current Versus Historical Howard, MD Rents

Howard rentals average $1,650 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,700 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,150, or roughly $20 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $715 (-35.57%) year-over-year from $2,010 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,492 (-47.14%) year-over-year from $3,164 to $1,673. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $243 (-9.75%) year-over-year from $2,493 to $2,250. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (2.18%) year-over-year from $3,058 to $3,125. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $201 (5.70%) year-over-year from $3,524 to $3,725. 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 1.41% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.37% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.46% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.29% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$25.28	$1,673	$3,164 (-47.14%)	$2,992 (-44.09%)
2 BR	$24.42	$2,250	$2,493 (-9.75%)	$2,209 (1.85%)
3 BR	$19.33	$3,125	$3,058 (2.18%)	$2,800 (11.61%)
4+ BR	$17.50	$3,725	$3,524 (5.70%)	$3,375 (10.37%)

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 $2,925 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 $1,850, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Howard, MD is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,698 per month.

Let's compare Howard, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 13.64% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Howard, MD are about 11.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 1.59% 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	$1,800	$1,850
Silver Spring, MD	$1,594	$1,875	$2,422	$2,225
Aspen Hill, MD	N/A	$1,548	$2,148	$2,500
Montgomery Village, MD	N/A	$1,850	$2,100	$2,650
Gaithersburg, MD	$1,400	$1,811	$2,289	$2,800
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,698	$2,250	$2,850
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,094	$2,825	$3,156
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,498	$3,295
North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,200	$2,850	$3,295
Ellicott City, MD	N/A	$1,300	$2,650	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Howard

There are a total of 25 neighborhoods in or near Howard. Some of these neighborhoods include Congress Heights, Brookland, and Van Ness - Forest Hills. We've included all of these top 25 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD in the following table.

The average rent for these 25 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD is currently around $2,850 per month. A total of 20 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,850. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Howard's average rent, which is actually $3,150. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Howard, Congress Heights has the most affordable average rent at $1,650 per month. Whereas, at $4,475 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	$421	$1,278	$1,625	$1,650
Brookland, Washington, DC	$1,400	$1,644	$2,250	$2,050
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC	$1,693	$2,073	$3,150	$2,195
Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA	$1,700	$2,350	$3,467	$2,300
Southwest - Waterfront, Washington, DC	$1,650	$2,200	$2,985	$2,400
Anacostia, Washington, DC	$2,500	$1,395	$1,850	$2,450
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,600	$3,750	$2,539
Kingman Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,700	$2,850	$2,598
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,600	$2,450	$2,599
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,675	$5,200	$2,656
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$1,990	$3,300	$2,700
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,235	$2,600	$3,997	$2,771
Adams Morgan, Washington, DC	$1,700	$2,450	$3,900	$2,850
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,834	$2,717	$4,323	$2,868
16th Street Heights - Crestwood - Brightwood Park, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,950	$2,713	$2,900
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,795	$2,500	$3,700	$2,900
Fairlington - Shirlington, Arlington, VA	N/A	$2,100	$3,000	$2,900
Braddock Road Metro, Alexandria, VA	$1,910	$2,338	$3,178	$2,910
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,500	$2,000	$3,200	$2,950
Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown, Washington, DC	$2,109	$2,600	$3,950	$3,000
U Street - Cardozo, Washington, DC	$2,250	$2,273	$3,923	$3,200
Petworth, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,900	$2,698	$3,350
Ballston - Virginia Square, Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,616	$3,750	$3,400
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale, Washington, DC	$1,800	$1,700	$3,200	$3,650
Georgetown, Washington, DC	$1,990	$2,985	$4,350	$4,475

Top Counties Near Howard

There are a total of 12 counties located by Howard, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Harford, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,751. 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 $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,300, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Howard, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Howard, MD is 7.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Howard, MD is 2.22% 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	$1,250	$1,800	$1,825
Baltimore, MD	$1,650	$1,350	$1,800	$2,400
Harford, MD	$1,250	$1,502	$1,963	$2,499
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,550	$1,950	$2,750
Prince George's, MD	$1,760	$1,750	$2,100	$2,750
Arlington, VA	$1,750	$2,350	$3,200	$2,752
Alexandria, VA	$1,860	$2,150	$2,900	$2,800
Montgomery, MD	$1,806	$2,100	$2,561	$3,000
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,425	$2,000	$2,300	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,650	$1,955	$2,600	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Howard

There are a total of 40 zipcodes in or near Howard, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,750. A total of 33 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 $1,550 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,275 per month is 20817, Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,656. That's at least $36 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Howard, MD is $1,950 per month. Or in other words, $33 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,700 per month. Which comes out to $29 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	$1,834	$2,710	$4,353	$2,933
20001, Washington, DC	$2,003	$2,453	$3,425	$3,100
20002, Washington, DC	$1,700	$1,800	$2,800	$2,800
20814, Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,610	$4,075	$3,379
20852, North Bethesda, MD	$1,998	$2,200	$2,975	$3,399
20011, Washington, DC	N/A	$1,850	$2,650	$2,900
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,892	$2,457	$3,459	$2,850
21230, Baltimore, MD	$3,495	$1,500	$2,200	$2,600
22314, Alexandria, VA	$1,935	$2,400	$3,225	$2,959
20009, Washington, DC	$1,875	$2,369	$3,650	$2,873

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 $3,150. 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $25.28. 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 $2,250 and an average price per square feet of $24.42. There are a total of 51 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 -0.36%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.47%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Howard, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Howard, MD is around $2,520/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.