Average Rent in Howard, MD

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Current Versus Historical Howard, MD Rents

Howard rentals average $1,585 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,550 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,900, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in December 2024, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $408 (18.31%) year-over-year from $2,225 to $2,633. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $1,256 (-44.17%) year-over-year from $2,844 to $1,588. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $207 (-8.79%) year-over-year from $2,357 to $2,150. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $185 (6.69%) year-over-year from $2,765 to $2,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $118 (3.56%) year-over-year from $3,307 to $3,425. 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 3.28% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 36.33% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 11.95% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Dec 2024 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $1.97 $1,588 $2,844 (-44.17%) $2,897 (-45.21%)
2 BR $1.97 $2,150 $2,357 (-8.79%) $2,421 (-11.19%)
3 BR $1.69 $2,950 $2,765 (6.69%) $2,324 (26.93%)
4+ BR $1.71 $3,425 $3,307 (3.56%) $2,923 (17.16%)

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 $2,683 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,795, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Howard, MD is North Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,950 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 43.72% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Howard, MD are about 39.42% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 18.44% 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 $950 $1,250 $1,700 $1,795
Germantown, MD N/A $1,649 $2,025 $2,348
Frederick, MD $1,522 $1,400 $1,750 $2,399
Arlington, VA $1,936 $2,417 $3,300 $2,683
Washington, DC $1,951 $2,278 $2,998 $2,750
Bethesda, MD $2,200 $2,607 $3,806 $3,616
North Bethesda, MD $2,166 $2,521 $4,702 $3,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Howard

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Howard. Some of these neighborhoods include Trinidad - Langston, Columbia Heights, and Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD is currently around $2,998 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only two neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,998. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Howard's average rent, which is only $2,900. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Howard, Trinidad - Langston has the most affordable average rent at $2,100 per month. Whereas, at $3,268 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
Trinidad - Langston, Washington, DC N/A $1,675 $2,200 $2,100
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC N/A $2,150 $3,000 $2,998
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $2,073 $2,901 $4,317 $3,268

Top Counties Near Howard

There are a total of 3 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 $2,683. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 7 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Baltimore, MD. It's average rent per month is $1,783. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,200, Loudoun, VA is the most expensive county by Howard, MD.

Typically, rent for studios in Howard, MD is inf% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Howard, MD is 0.57% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Howard, MD is 4.65% 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 $950 $1,250 $1,700 $1,783
Harford, MD N/A $1,576 $1,792 $1,995
Baltimore, MD N/A $1,350 $1,800 $2,200
Frederick, MD $1,522 $1,400 $1,750 $2,600
Arlington, VA $1,936 $2,417 $3,300 $2,683
District of Columbia, DC $1,951 $2,278 $2,998 $2,750
Anne Arundel, MD N/A $2,395 $2,250 $2,850
Montgomery, MD $1,810 $2,200 $2,550 $2,920
Loudoun, VA N/A $1,500 $2,400 $3,200

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 $2,438. 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 20008, Washington, DC at $2,101 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,000 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,838. That's at least $3 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Howard, MD is $2,214 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,332 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 $1,859 $2,409 $3,366 $2,500
21230, Baltimore, MD N/A $1,650 $2,250 $2,375
20008, Washington, DC $1,818 $2,020 $3,298 $2,101
20852, North Bethesda, MD $2,166 $2,521 $4,711 $4,000

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 $2,900. 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 0 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 $1,585 and an average price per square feet of $1.97. There are a total of 11 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 $2,150 and an average price per square feet of $1.97. There are a total of 36 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 0.18%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.44%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Howard, MD?
A reasonable rent price in Howard, MD is around $2,320/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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