Average Rent in Maryland

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Current Versus Historical Maryland Rents

Maryland rentals average $1,575 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,660, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $694 (-30.59%) year-over-year from $2,269 to $1,575. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $619 (-27.28%) year-over-year from $2,269 to $1,650. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $840 (-28.34%) year-over-year from $2,965 to $2,125. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (0.60%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $2,800. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (1.94%) year-over-year from $3,433 to $3,500. 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 2.16% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.20% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.01% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$32.61	$1,575	$2,269 (-30.59%)	$2,147 (-26.63%)
1 BR	$26.64	$1,650	$2,269 (-27.28%)	$2,234 (-26.15%)
2 BR	$23.50	$2,125	$2,965 (-28.34%)	$2,400 (-11.46%)
3 BR	$19.62	$2,800	$2,783 (0.60%)	$2,500 (12.00%)
4+ BR	$18.52	$3,500	$3,433 (1.94%)	$3,190 (9.72%)

Historical Rents in Maryland

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Top Cities Near Maryland

There are a total of 40 cities nearby Maryland. The average rent in Maryland is currently $2,773 per month. A total of 14 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Pittsburgh, PA, with an average rent of $1,595, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Maryland is McLean, VA. Monthly rents here are on average $5,800 per month.

Let's compare Maryland's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Maryland is 18.27% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 16.64% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Maryland are about 9.82% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 7.14% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 40 total cities near Maryland in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,225	$1,200	$1,800	$1,800
Silver Spring, MD	$1,678	$1,800	$2,228	$2,100
Hyattsville, MD	$1,687	$2,179	$2,400	$2,474
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,900	$2,700
Washington, DC	$1,890	$2,300	$3,200	$2,750
Waldorf, MD	$1,200	$1,425	$2,200	$2,795
Columbia, MD	N/A	$1,698	$2,298	$2,800
Odenton, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$2,850
Bowie, MD	N/A	$2,200	$2,350	$3,000
Severn, MD	N/A	N/A	$2,098	$3,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Maryland

There are a total of 118 neighborhoods in or near Maryland. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia West, North Philadelphia East, and Northern Liberties - Fishtown. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 118 total neighborhoods in or near Maryland in the following table.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Maryland is currently around $3,033 per month. A total of 42 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Maryland's average rent, which is only $2,660. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Maryland, Belmont has the most affordable average rent at $1,400 per month. Whereas, at $8,095 average rent per month, Tribeca is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Maryland. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia West, Philadelphia, PA	$1,295	$1,208	$1,500	$1,600
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,757	$1,650	$1,795
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA	$1,326	$1,780	$2,400	$2,037
Fairmount - Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA	$1,551	$1,905	$2,400	$2,055
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,475	$5,778	$2,538
Mount Vernon Square, Washington, DC	$2,083	$2,565	$3,800	$2,711
Capitol Hill, Washington, DC	$1,673	$2,148	$3,223	$2,750
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	$1,950	$2,689	$4,313	$2,852
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC	$1,450	$1,900	$3,200	$2,950
Logan Circle - Shaw, Washington, DC	$1,675	$2,450	$3,200	$2,950
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,496	$4,195	$3,799
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,425	$4,551	$3,800
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,300	$3,875	$3,949
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$3,400	$3,995	$3,995
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,595	$4,395	$6,413	$4,426
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,694	$4,534	$6,725	$4,543
Greenpoint, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,600	$6,886	$4,669
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$7,913	$4,777
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,550	$6,400	$4,950
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,300	$4,415	$7,795	$4,995
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,900	$4,900	$7,900	$5,000
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$4,152	$5,040	$5,725	$5,079
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,170	$5,363	$7,150	$5,150
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,600	$4,895	$7,624	$5,295
Midtown East, New York, NY	$4,100	$5,300	$7,400	$5,300
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,961	$4,573	$5,995	$5,495
East Village, New York, NY	$4,100	$4,295	$6,200	$5,500
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$4,370	$5,495	$8,350	$5,530
Chelsea, New York, NY	$4,550	$6,000	$9,390	$6,000
West Village, New York, NY	$4,850	$5,995	$7,000	$6,250

Top Counties Near Maryland

There are a total of 48 counties located by Maryland. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, St. Mary's, MD, and Calvert, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,697. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 23 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Pittsburgh, PA. Its average rent per month is $1,595. Vice versa, with an average rent of $25,000, Southampton, NY is the most expensive county by Maryland.

Typically, rent for studios in Maryland is 9.29% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Maryland is 8.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Maryland is 6.92% 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	$1,225	$1,200	$1,800	$1,800
St. Mary's, MD	$945	$1,390	$1,795	$2,400
Calvert, MD	N/A	$1,425	$2,395	$2,695
Alexandria, VA	$1,850	$2,100	$2,900	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,800	$2,378	$3,250	$2,750
Prince George's, MD	$1,680	$1,850	$2,150	$2,795
Charles, MD	$1,800	$1,500	$2,000	$2,800
Anne Arundel, MD	$1,350	$1,995	$2,295	$2,995
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,695	$2,295	$3,000
Fairfax, VA	$1,600	$2,000	$2,500	$3,200

Top Zipcodes Near Maryland

There are a total of 50 zipcodes in or near Maryland. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,548. A total of 13 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19121, Philadelphia, PA at $1,650 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $6,329 per month is 10011, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $2,850. That's at least $52 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Maryland is $2,614 per month. Or in other words, $47 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,709 per month. Which comes out to $54 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Maryland. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10016, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$6,744	$5,400
10019, New York, NY	$3,850	$4,670	$7,200	$4,950
20016, Washington, DC	$1,919	$2,681	$4,348	$2,924
10003, New York, NY	$4,350	$5,500	$6,995	$5,850
20002, Washington, DC	$1,812	$1,875	$2,773	$2,600
20001, Washington, DC	$2,059	$2,500	$3,300	$3,103
10009, New York, NY	$3,495	$4,395	$5,995	$5,625
19103, Philadelphia, PA	$1,787	$2,420	$3,818	$2,455
10038, New York, NY	$3,960	$5,530	$6,995	$5,400
10025, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,300	$5,150	$4,811

Frequently Asked Questions - Maryland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Maryland?

The average monthly rental price for Maryland apartments for rent is approximately $2,660. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Maryland 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 Maryland.

How much is a studio apartment in Maryland?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,575 and an average price per square feet of $32.61. There are a total of 75 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Maryland.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Maryland?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,600 and an average price per square feet of $26.64. There are a total of 864 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Maryland.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Maryland?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,147 and an average price per square feet of $23.50. There are a total of 1,256 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Maryland.

How have rent prices in Maryland changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Maryland can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.31%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.27%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.28%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Maryland?

A reasonable rent price in Maryland is around $2,128/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.