Average Rent in Harford, MD

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Current Versus Historical Harford, MD Rents

Harford rentals average $1,405 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,075 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,095, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $666 (34.45%) year-over-year from $1,934 to $2,600. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $393 (35.54%) year-over-year from $1,107 to $1,500. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $85 (4.78%) year-over-year from $1,778 to $1,863. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $200 (9.09%) year-over-year from $2,200 to $2,400. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $408 (16.39%) year-over-year from $2,492 to $2,900. 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 down by 7.67% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 7.92% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.75% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.99	$1,500	$1,107 (35.54%)	$1,286 (16.69%)
2 BR	$1.56	$1,863	$1,778 (4.78%)	$1,490 (25.03%)
3 BR	$1.80	$2,400	$2,200 (9.09%)	$1,795 (33.68%)
4+ BR	$1.69	$2,900	$2,492 (16.39%)	$2,197 (31.99%)

Historical Rents in Harford, MD

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Top Cities Near Harford

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Harford. The average rent in Harford is currently $2,216 per month. Only one city nearby has 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 Harford, MD is Washington, DC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,631 per month.

Let's compare Harford, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Harford, MD is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 26.38% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Harford, MD are about 26.02% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.67% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Harford, MD in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
Washington, DC	$1,920	$2,300	$2,950	$2,631

Top Neighborhoods Near Harford

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Harford

Some of these counties include York, PA, Lancaster, PA, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,255. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is York, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,375. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,700, Anne Arundel, MD is the most expensive county by Harford, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Harford, MD is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Harford, MD is 5.02% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Harford, MD is 9.70% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
York, PA	$825	$943	$1,295	$1,375
Lancaster, PA	N/A	$1,340	$1,600	$1,650
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
New Castle, DE	$1,250	$1,475	$1,838	$2,095
Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,300	$2,024	$2,255
Chester, PA	$1,500	$1,859	$2,090	$2,398
Howard, MD	N/A	$1,623	$2,080	$2,625
District of Columbia, DC	$1,920	$2,300	$2,950	$2,631
Anne Arundel, MD	N/A	$2,385	$2,300	$2,700

Top Zipcodes Near Harford

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Harford, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,045. A total of 2 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 21230, Baltimore, MD at $2,000 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,090 per month is 20008, Washington, DC.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $881. That's at least $2 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Harford, MD is $1,926 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,710 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 2 zipcodes in Harford, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
21230, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,825	$1,898	$2,000
20008, Washington, DC	$1,762	$2,028	$3,522	$2,090

Frequently Asked Questions - Harford Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Harford, MD?

The average monthly rental price for Harford, MD apartments for rent is approximately $2,095. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Harford, 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 Harford, MD.

How much is a studio apartment in Harford, MD?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Harford.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,405 and an average price per square feet of $1.99. There are a total of 8 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harford.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,845 and an average price per square feet of $1.56. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Harford.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Harford, MD can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.36%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Harford, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Harford, MD is around $1,676/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.