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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, 261 zip codes, and 216 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maryland is $1,895 which represents a decrease of -0.44% 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 $2,450. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,026.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,754. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $959.

The most expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 20816 with an average rent of $5,259. 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 $1,895.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,616. 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 $2,450, 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 $1,880. This constitutes a less expensive by -1% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,895

Maryland

VS

$1,616

-15%

Baltimore, county

$2,450

+29%

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

$1,880

-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$2,450

Easton, MD MSA$2,115

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,853

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,820

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,815

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,788

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,766

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,538

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,481

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,026

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,754

Calvert County$2,523

Worcester County$2,503

Howard County$2,343

Charles County$2,266

Anne Arundel County$2,260

Caroline County$2,234

Montgomery County$2,232

Frederick County$2,137

Talbot County$2,115

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Kent County$1,800

Dorchester County$1,797

Carroll County$1,765

Wicomico County$1,677

Baltimore County$1,616

St. Mary's County$1,538

Garrett County$1,488

Washington County$1,442

Somerset County$1,304

Allegany County$959

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20816$5,259

20759$5,204

20623$5,019

20854$4,970

20817$4,967

20769$4,500

21131$4,308

21713$4,265

21035$4,125

20736$4,100

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21160$1,075

21788$1,050

21532$1,001

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fulton, MD$5,204

Cheltenham, MD$5,019

Potomac, MD$4,970

Glenn Dale, MD$4,500

Phoenix, MD$4,308

Boonsboro, MD$4,265

Davidsonville, MD$4,125

Owings, MD$4,100

Kensington, MD$3,685

Bethesda, MD$3,638

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Whiteford, MD$1,075

Thurmont, MD$1,050

Frostburg, MD$1,001

Hancock, MD$995

Cumberland, MD$965

Park Hall, MD$900

Curtis Bay, MD$878

Mc Henry, MD$767

Lonaconing, MD$756

Westernport, MD$613

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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