Average Rent in Howard, MD

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Current Versus Historical Howard, MD Rents

Howard rentals average $0 for a studio rental to $3,498 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,625, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in February 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $217 (-12.26%) year-over-year from $1,767 to $1,550. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,185 (-41.87%) year-over-year from $2,830 to $1,645. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $373 (-15.09%) year-over-year from $2,473 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $214 (7.69%) year-over-year from $2,786 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $213 (6.50%) year-over-year from $3,282 to $3,495. 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 6.67% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.40% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.29% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.41% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.35% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Feb 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.93	$1,645	$2,830 (-41.87%)	$2,975 (-44.71%)
2 BR	$1.98	$2,100	$2,473 (-15.09%)	$2,523 (-16.76%)
3 BR	$1.93	$3,000	$2,786 (7.69%)	$2,516 (19.24%)
4+ BR	$1.78	$3,495	$3,282 (6.50%)	$3,040 (14.97%)

Historical Rents in Howard, MD

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Top Cities Near Howard

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Howard. The average rent in Howard is currently $2,628 per month. A total of 3 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 Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,557 per month.

Let's compare Howard, MD's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Howard, MD is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 41.76% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Howard, MD are about 28.63% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 14.52% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Howard, MD in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,548	$1,750	$2,300
Arlington, VA	$1,940	$2,500	$3,476	$2,600
Washington, DC	$1,908	$2,300	$2,950	$2,628
North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,300	$2,675	$2,800
Rockville, MD	N/A	$2,187	$2,676	$2,875
Bethesda, MD	$2,233	$2,661	$3,888	$3,557

Top Neighborhoods Near Howard

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Howard. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD is currently around $2,944 per month. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Howard's average rent, which is only $2,625. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Howard, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,944 per month. Whereas, at $2,944 average rent per month, Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Howard. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC	N/A	$2,791	$4,210	$2,944

Top Counties Near Howard

There are a total of 1 counties located by Howard, MD. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, Harford, MD, and Baltimore, MD. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,628. 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 Baltimore, MD. It's average rent per month is $1,800. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,150, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Howard, MD.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Howard, MD is 11.56% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Howard, MD is 10.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$1,200	$1,250	$1,700	$1,800
Harford, MD	N/A	$1,405	$1,845	$2,095
Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,300	$2,024	$2,255
Arlington, VA	$1,940	$2,500	$3,476	$2,600
District of Columbia, DC	$1,908	$2,300	$2,950	$2,628
Anne Arundel, MD	N/A	$2,385	$2,300	$2,700
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,500	$1,650	$2,750
Montgomery, MD	$1,750	$2,093	$2,550	$2,850
Loudoun, VA	N/A	$1,810	$2,500	$3,150

Top Zipcodes Near Howard

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Howard, MD. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,346. A total of 3 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 $2,800 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

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 Howard, MD is $2,164 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,098 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Howard, MD. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
22201, Arlington, VA	$2,073	$2,516	$3,750	$2,600
21230, Baltimore, MD	N/A	$1,825	$1,898	$2,000
20008, Washington, DC	$1,762	$2,028	$3,522	$2,092
20852, North Bethesda, MD	N/A	$2,300	$2,675	$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 $2,625. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. 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 $1,623 and an average price per square feet of $1.93. There are a total of 8 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 $2,080 and an average price per square feet of $1.98. There are a total of 38 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 -0.12%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.15%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.08% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Howard, MD?

A reasonable rent price in Howard, MD is around $2,100/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.