Average Rent in Howard, MD

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Current Versus Historical Howard, MD Rents

Howard rentals average $1,536 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,650, or roughly $2 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have fallen substantiallyover the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $367 (25.58%) year-over-year from $1,433 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $379 (-12.66%) year-over-year from $2,996 to $2,617. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $198 (-8.60%) year-over-year from $2,298 to $2,100. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $179 (6.35%) year-over-year from $2,821 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $100 (2.94%) year-over-year from $3,400 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 2.22% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 14.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 12.50% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.84% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.02% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Mar 2025 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $2.04 $2,617 $2,996 (-12.66%) $3,070 (-14.75%)
2 BR $2.00 $2,100 $2,298 (-8.60%) $2,163 (-2.92%)
3 BR $1.85 $3,000 $2,821 (6.35%) $2,592 (15.76%)
4+ BR $1.78 $3,500 $3,400 (2.94%) $3,025 (15.70%)

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 $2,749 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Baltimore, MD, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Howard, MD is Bethesda, MD. Monthly rents here are on average $3,611 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 56.25% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Howard, MD are about 51.16% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 16.67% 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 $900 $1,300 $1,700 $1,700
Frederick, MD N/A $1,595 $1,585 $2,500
Washington, DC $1,900 $2,400 $3,250 $2,712
Arlington, VA $1,845 $2,606 $3,544 $2,749
Rockville, MD N/A $1,973 $2,603 $2,875
North Bethesda, MD $2,166 $2,596 $4,711 $3,500
Bethesda, MD $2,276 $2,689 $3,950 $3,611

Top Neighborhoods Near Howard

There are a total of 5 neighborhoods in or near Howard. Some of these neighborhoods include Van Ness - Forest Hills, Dupont Circle, and Columbia Heights. We've included all of these top 5 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD in the following chart.

The average rent for these 5 neighborhoods in or near Howard, MD is currently around $2,795 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only three neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $2,795. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Howard's average rent, which is only $2,650. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Howard, Van Ness - Forest Hills has the most affordable average rent at $2,141 per month. Whereas, at $3,380 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
Van Ness - Forest Hills, Washington, DC $1,752 $2,145 $3,049 $2,141
Dupont Circle, Washington, DC $1,900 $2,490 $4,200 $2,500
Columbia Heights, Washington, DC N/A $2,000 $3,050 $2,795
Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End, Washington, DC $2,568 $3,258 $5,413 $3,254
Cathedral - Wesley Heights - McLean Gardens, Washington, DC $2,000 $2,892 $4,628 $3,380

Top Counties Near Howard

There are a total of 5 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 $2,712. 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 $1,700. 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 35.09% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Howard, MD is 6.40% 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 $900 $1,300 $1,700 $1,700
Harford, MD N/A $1,500 $1,800 $1,998
Baltimore, MD N/A $1,641 $2,000 $2,300
Frederick, MD N/A $1,548 $1,700 $2,650
District of Columbia, DC $1,900 $2,400 $3,250 $2,712
Arlington, VA $1,845 $2,606 $3,544 $2,749
Anne Arundel, MD N/A $2,075 $2,288 $2,900
Montgomery, MD $2,134 $2,240 $2,786 $2,993
Loudoun, VA N/A $2,142 $2,800 $3,300

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 $2,508. 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 $2,175 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,500 per month is 20852, North Bethesda, MD.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,799. That's at least $4 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Howard, MD is $2,407 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,586 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 $1,845 $2,591 $3,677 $2,716
21230, Baltimore, MD N/A $1,700 $2,100 $2,175
20008, Washington, DC $1,752 $2,223 $3,496 $2,300
20852, North Bethesda, MD $2,166 $2,596 $4,711 $3,500

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 $2,650. 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 $1,536 and an average price per square feet of $2.04. 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 $2.00. There are a total of 42 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 0.26%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.09%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Howard, MD?
A reasonable rent price in Howard, MD is around $2,120/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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