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Average Rent in Maryland

Maryland is a state in United States. It ranks #19 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 10 metropolitan areas in Maryland, 24 counties, 8 congressional districts, 262 zip codes, and 217 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maryland is $1,899 which represents a decrease of -0.28% over the same period.

The most expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $2,456. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,025.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,726. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $955.

The most expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 20816 with an average rent of $5,365. The least expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 21562 with an average rent of $613.

The most expensive city in Maryland to rent places is Fulton, MD with an average rent of $5,204. The least expensive city in Maryland to rent places is Westernport, MD with an average rent of $613.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Maryland currently stands at $1,899.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,622. This represents a difference of -15% when compared to Maryland.

Meanwhile, in the largest msa of Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,456, showing a more expensive of +29% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,883. This constitutes a less expensive by -1% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,899

Maryland

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$1,622

-15%

Baltimore, county

$2,456

+29%

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, msa

$1,883

-1%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated August 2 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,456

Easton, MD MSA$2,112

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,854

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,822

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,790

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,768

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,755

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,546

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,479

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,025

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,726

Calvert County$2,555

Howard County$2,341

Worcester County$2,318

Anne Arundel County$2,257

Montgomery County$2,250

Charles County$2,245

Caroline County$2,245

Cecil County$2,158

Frederick County$2,123

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Dorchester County$1,802

Kent County$1,770

Carroll County$1,769

Wicomico County$1,683

Baltimore County$1,622

St. Mary's County$1,546

Garrett County$1,460

Washington County$1,446

Somerset County$1,279

Allegany County$955

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20816$5,365

20759$5,204

20817$5,084

20854$5,053

20623$5,019

20769$4,500

21713$4,426

21131$4,269

20736$4,100

20895$3,693

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21160$1,075

21788$1,050

21532$1,012

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fulton, MD$5,204

Potomac, MD$5,053

Cheltenham, MD$5,019

Glenn Dale, MD$4,500

Boonsboro, MD$4,426

Phoenix, MD$4,269

Owings, MD$4,100

Bethesda, MD$3,717

Kensington, MD$3,693

Woodstock, MD$3,600

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Whiteford, MD$1,075

Thurmont, MD$1,050

Frostburg, MD$1,012

Hancock, MD$984

Cumberland, MD$956

Park Hall, MD$900

Curtis Bay, MD$848

Mc Henry, MD$767

Lonaconing, MD$754

Westernport, MD$613

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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