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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 11 metropolitan areas in Maryland, 24 counties, 8 congressional districts, 260 zip codes, and 212 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maryland is $1,896 which represents a decrease of -0.91% 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 $2,398. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $997.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,788. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $963.

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 21562 with an average rent of $617.

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 Westernport, MD with an average rent of $617.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in state Maryland currently stands at $1,896.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,614. 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 $2,398, showing a more expensive of +26% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,859. This constitutes a less expensive by -2% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,896

Maryland

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$1,614

-15%

Baltimore, county

$2,398

+26%

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

$1,859

-2%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 31 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,398

Easton, MD MSA$2,172

MD NON MSA$2,000

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,904

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,856

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,837

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,758

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,646

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,491

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,488

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$997

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,788

Worcester County$2,517

Calvert County$2,459

Charles County$2,447

Howard County$2,305

Anne Arundel County$2,257

Prince George's County$2,205

Frederick County$2,198

Montgomery County$2,192

Talbot County$2,172

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Carroll County$1,774

Cecil County$1,770

Wicomico County$1,641

Baltimore County$1,614

Dorchester County$1,590

Somerset County$1,525

St. Mary's County$1,488

Washington County$1,431

Garrett County$1,353

Allegany County$963

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20833$8,600

21737$5,500

21035$5,013

20769$4,650

21131$4,500

20817$4,327

20759$4,300

20854$4,243

20736$4,100

21769$4,074

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21722$1,236

21795$1,174

21529$1,014

21102$1,004

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Brookeville, MD$8,600

Glenelg, MD$5,500

Davidsonville, MD$5,013

Glenn Dale, MD$4,650

Phoenix, MD$4,500

Fulton, MD$4,300

Potomac, MD$4,243

Owings, MD$4,100

Middletown, MD$4,074

Port Republic, MD$3,925

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Williamsport, MD$1,174

Franklin, MD$1,142

Ellerslie, MD$1,014

Manchester, MD$1,004

Frostburg, MD$998

Cumberland, MD$957

Ijamsville, MD$800

Lonaconing, MD$775

Mc Henry, MD$758

Westernport, MD$617

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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