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Average Rent in Maryland

Maryland is a state in United States. It ranks #15 out of 52 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 11 metropolitan areas in Maryland, 24 counties, 8 congressional districts, 255 zip codes, and 206 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maryland is $1,905 which represents a decrease of -0.88% 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 $2,373. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,010.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,589. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $980.

The most expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 20833 with an average rent of $8,600. The least expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 21541 with an average rent of $758.

The most expensive city in Maryland to rent places is Brookeville, MD with an average rent of $8,600. The least expensive city in Maryland to rent places is Mc Henry, MD with an average rent of $758.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Maryland currently stands at $1,905.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,632. This represents a difference of -14% 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 $2,373, showing a more expensive of +25% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a less expensive by -3% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,905

Maryland

VS

$1,632

-14%

Baltimore, county

$2,373

+25%

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

$1,845

-3%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,373

Easton, MD MSA$2,244

MD NON MSA$2,000

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,908

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,855

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,804

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,766

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,602

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,490

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,487

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,010

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,589

Charles County$2,527

Calvert County$2,352

Howard County$2,311

Caroline County$2,297

Talbot County$2,264

Anne Arundel County$2,252

Prince George's County$2,227

Montgomery County$2,213

Frederick County$2,160

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Kent County$1,771

Cecil County$1,731

Wicomico County$1,665

Baltimore County$1,632

St. Mary's County$1,602

Somerset County$1,513

Washington County$1,419

Dorchester County$1,313

Garrett County$1,303

Allegany County$980

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20833$8,600

20818$7,500

21163$5,499

20769$4,770

21035$4,688

20759$4,300

21769$4,195

20817$4,144

20854$4,134

21773$4,109

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21102$1,131

21791$1,100

21532$1,094

21756$1,050

21722$1,000

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Brookeville, MD$8,600

Cabin John, MD$7,500

Woodstock, MD$5,499

Glenn Dale, MD$4,770

Davidsonville, MD$4,688

Fulton, MD$4,300

Middletown, MD$4,195

Potomac, MD$4,134

Myersville, MD$4,109

Glenelg, MD$4,060

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Manchester, MD$1,131

Union Bridge, MD$1,100

Frostburg, MD$1,094

Keedysville, MD$1,050

Clear Spring, MD$1,000

Cumberland, MD$925

Pylesville, MD$925

Ellerslie, MD$861

Ijamsville, MD$800

Mc Henry, MD$758

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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