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Average Rent in Maryland

Maryland is a state in United States. It ranks #16 out of 53 for places to rent. Dwellsy has rental data for 11 metropolitan areas in Maryland, 24 counties, 8 congressional districts, 258 zip codes, and 209 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maryland is $1,904 which represents a decrease of -0.89% 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 $2,376. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,007.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,638. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $969.

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 $1,904.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,631. 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 $2,376, 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 $1,848. This constitutes a less expensive by -3% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,904

Maryland

VS

$1,631

-14%

Baltimore, county

$2,376

+25%

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

$1,848

-3%

USA, us

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

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,376

Easton, MD MSA$2,213

MD NON MSA$2,000

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,881

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,839

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,817

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,766

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,520

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,488

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,487

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,007

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,638

Charles County$2,505

Calvert County$2,391

Howard County$2,309

Anne Arundel County$2,259

Worcester County$2,232

Talbot County$2,232

Prince George's County$2,229

Montgomery County$2,205

Caroline County$2,191

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Carroll County$1,783

Cecil County$1,714

Wicomico County$1,642

Baltimore County$1,631

St. Mary's County$1,520

Somerset County$1,490

Washington County$1,422

Dorchester County$1,380

Garrett County$1,354

Allegany County$969

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20833$8,600

20818$7,500

21737$5,500

21163$5,499

21035$4,850

20769$4,725

21131$4,500

20759$4,300

21769$4,151

20854$4,094

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21795$1,156

21102$1,094

21791$1,067

21532$1,064

21722$1,000

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Brookeville, MD$8,600

Cabin John, MD$7,500

Glenelg, MD$5,500

Woodstock, MD$5,499

Davidsonville, MD$4,850

Glenn Dale, MD$4,725

Phoenix, MD$4,500

Fulton, MD$4,300

Middletown, MD$4,151

Potomac, MD$4,094

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Franklin, MD$1,138

Manchester, MD$1,094

Union Bridge, MD$1,067

Frostburg, MD$1,064

Clear Spring, MD$1,000

Cumberland, MD$929

Ellerslie, MD$903

Ijamsville, MD$800

Lonaconing, MD$775

Mc Henry, MD$758

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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