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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 $1,892 which represents a decrease of -0.86% 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 $2,435. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,038.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,806. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $971.

The most expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 20759 with an average rent of $5,090. 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 $5,090. 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 $1,892.
In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,604. 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 $2,435, 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 $1,877. This constitutes a less expensive by -1% when compared to the rent in Maryland.
$1,892
Maryland
VS
$1,604
-15%
Baltimore, county
$2,435
+29%
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA, msa
$1,877
-1%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 12 2026

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,806
Worcester County$2,683
Calvert County$2,457
Charles County$2,336
Howard County$2,335
Anne Arundel County$2,264
Caroline County$2,240
Montgomery County$2,205
Frederick County$2,165
Prince George's County$2,131

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Baltimore County$1,828
Dorchester County$1,763
Carroll County$1,761
Wicomico County$1,667
Baltimore County$1,604
Garrett County$1,554
St. Mary's County$1,535
Washington County$1,437
Somerset County$1,389
Allegany County$971

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20759$5,090
20623$5,019
20816$4,832
21035$4,813
20854$4,777
20817$4,774
20769$4,500
21131$4,375
20736$4,100
21713$3,841

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21226$1,126
21160$1,075
21750$995
21102$993
21502$989
21532$985
20667$900
21541$767
21539$756
21562$613

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fulton, MD$5,090
Cheltenham, MD$5,019
Davidsonville, MD$4,813
Potomac, MD$4,777
Glenn Dale, MD$4,500
Phoenix, MD$4,375
Owings, MD$4,100
Boonsboro, MD$3,841
Middletown, MD$3,733
Ocean City, MD$3,716

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Hancock, MD$995
Manchester, MD$993
Curtis Bay, MD$992
Cumberland, MD$989
Frostburg, MD$985
Park Hall, MD$900
Berwyn Heights, MD$850
Mc Henry, MD$767
Lonaconing, MD$756
Westernport, MD$613
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