Average Rent in Maryland

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Current Versus Historical Maryland Rents

Maryland rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $3,400 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $90 (4.11%) year-over-year from $2,179 to $2,269. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $35 (1.55%) year-over-year from $2,234 to $2,269. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $498 (20.52%) year-over-year from $2,425 to $2,922. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $233 (9.46%) year-over-year from $2,467 to $2,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $202 (6.51%) year-over-year from $3,098 to $3,300. 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 2.07% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.08% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.61% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.33% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.89	$2,269	$2,179 (4.11%)	$2,269 (0.00%)
1 BR	$2.13	$2,269	$2,234 (1.55%)	$2,269 (0.00%)
2 BR	$1.95	$2,922	$2,425 (20.52%)	$2,945 (-0.77%)
3 BR	$1.80	$2,700	$2,467 (9.46%)	$2,292 (17.82%)
4+ BR	$1.76	$3,300	$3,098 (6.51%)	$2,783 (18.56%)

Historical Rents in Maryland

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Top Cities Near Maryland

There are a total of 36 cities nearby Maryland. The average rent in Maryland is currently $3,481 per month. A total of 9 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Scranton, PA, with an average rent of $1,363, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Maryland is Westhampton Beach, NY. Monthly rents here are on average $25,000 per month.

Let's compare Maryland's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Maryland is 16.67% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 46.60% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Maryland are about 67.95% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 56.13% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 36 total cities near Maryland in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Allentown, PA	$950	$1,100	$1,600	$1,650
Wilmington, DE	N/A	$1,450	$1,850	$1,658
Baltimore, MD	$900	$1,300	$1,700	$1,750
Philadelphia, PA	$1,300	$1,700	$1,895	$1,800
Frederick, MD	N/A	$1,523	$1,700	$2,150
Alexandria, VA	$2,075	$2,299	$2,819	$2,529
Washington, DC	$1,918	$2,400	$3,225	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,584	$3,500	$2,753
Bethesda, MD	$2,273	$2,688	$3,958	$3,467
North Bethesda, MD	$2,166	$2,521	$4,693	$3,495

Top Neighborhoods Near Maryland

There are a total of 77 neighborhoods in or near Maryland. Some of these neighborhoods include North Philadelphia East, Center City East, and Flatbush. We've included the top 30 neighborhoods out of 77 total neighborhoods in or near Maryland in the following chart.

The average rent for these 30 neighborhoods in or near Maryland is currently around $3,350 per month. A total of 24 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only six neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,350. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Maryland's average rent, which is only $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Maryland, Germantown has the most affordable average rent at $1,425 per month. Whereas, at $8,500 average rent per month, Ocean Beach is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Maryland. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
North Philadelphia East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,200	$1,475	$1,800	$1,700
Center City East, Philadelphia, PA	$1,375	$1,890	$2,675	$2,115
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,600	$2,931	$3,350	$3,100
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$2,700	$2,800	$3,300	$3,150
East Harlem, New York, NY	$2,900	$2,995	$3,225	$3,295
Bushwick, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,153	$3,199	$3,350
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$2,992	$2,900	$3,786	$3,360
Harlem, New York, NY	$2,695	$2,995	$3,295	$3,399
West Harlem, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,861	$3,650	$3,800
Upper East Side, New York, NY	$3,295	$4,200	$4,950	$3,935
Murray Hill, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,250	$5,600	$4,020
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,635	$4,119	$5,571	$4,112
Long Island City, New York, NY	$3,388	$3,960	$5,890	$4,223
Little Italy, New York, NY	$3,750	$4,500	$5,750	$4,250
Financial District, New York, NY	$3,653	$4,700	$6,500	$4,300
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,560	$4,307	$5,821	$4,377
Kips Bay, New York, NY	$3,853	$3,995	$5,478	$4,428
Hell's Kitchen, New York, NY	$3,500	$4,200	$6,000	$4,498
Upper West Side, New York, NY	$3,203	$4,606	$6,995	$4,597
Midtown East, New York, NY	$3,525	$4,600	$5,989	$4,600
Hudson Yards, New York, NY	$3,675	$4,791	$6,996	$4,787
Chelsea, New York, NY	$3,995	$5,495	$7,962	$4,946
Midtown, New York, NY	$3,682	$4,395	$6,899	$4,950
Williamsburg, New York, NY	$3,607	$4,875	$5,250	$5,190
East Village, New York, NY	$2,795	$3,895	$5,495	$5,195
Lower East Side, New York, NY	$3,975	$4,925	$5,345	$5,300
West Village, New York, NY	$4,195	$5,300	$6,765	$5,300
Greenwich Village, New York, NY	$4,200	$5,600	$5,400	$5,400
NoMad, New York, NY	$4,465	$5,739	$8,401	$5,900
Gramercy Park, New York, NY	$4,098	$4,897	$6,188	$6,000

Top Counties Near Maryland

There are a total of 77 counties located by Maryland. Some of these counties include Baltimore, MD, 13, MD, and Alexandria, VA. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,154. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 8 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Scranton, PA. It's average rent per month is $1,363. Vice versa, with an average rent of $50,000, East Hampton, NY is the most expensive county by Maryland.

Typically, rent for studios in Maryland is 32.19% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Maryland is 46.99% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Maryland is 56.99% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Baltimore, MD	$900	$1,300	$1,700	$1,750
13, MD	$1,627	$1,800	$2,200	$2,400
Alexandria, VA	$2,075	$2,299	$2,819	$2,529
9, MD	$1,638	$1,789	$2,200	$2,643
Washington, DC	$1,918	$2,400	$3,225	$2,700
Arlington, VA	$1,875	$2,584	$3,500	$2,753
Providence, VA	N/A	$2,075	$2,745	$2,900
Hunter Mill, VA	N/A	$2,150	$2,650	$2,950
4, MD	$2,166	$2,496	$4,012	$3,100
7, MD	$2,209	$2,688	$3,965	$3,775

Top Zipcodes Near Maryland

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Maryland. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,393. A total of 8 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 19131, Philadelphia, PA at $1,400 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $4,621 per month is 10023, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,698. 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 Maryland is $2,250 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $3,281 per month. Which comes out to $3 per sqft. The following chart 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
10128, New York, NY	$3,350	$4,185	$5,375	$3,850
10023, New York, NY	$3,174	$4,995	$8,558	$4,621
19104, Philadelphia, PA	$1,265	$1,950	$1,800	$1,850
22201, Arlington, VA	$1,871	$2,565	$3,654	$2,669
11375, New York, NY	$2,483	$3,000	$3,600	$3,350
10035, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,749	$3,400	$3,050
19144, Philadelphia, PA	$1,225	$1,280	$1,575	$1,435
19128, Philadelphia, PA	$1,395	$1,500	$1,750	$1,663
22314, Alexandria, VA	$2,150	$2,364	$3,281	$2,751
19145, Philadelphia, PA	$1,100	$1,200	$1,648	$1,700

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 $2,400. 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 $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $2.89. There are a total of 53 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 $1,597 and an average price per square feet of $2.13. There are a total of 424 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 $2,020 and an average price per square feet of $1.95. There are a total of 713 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 0.04%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Maryland?

A reasonable rent price in Maryland is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.