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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, 260 zip codes, and 215 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maryland is $1,894 which represents a decrease of -0.61% 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 $2,442. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,033.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,779. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $965.

The most expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 20759 with an average rent of $5,114. 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 $5,114. 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 $1,894.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,610. 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 $2,442, 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 $1,878. This constitutes a less expensive by -1% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,894

Maryland

VS

$1,610

-15%

Baltimore, county

$2,442

+29%

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

$1,878

-1%

USA, us

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

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,442

Easton, MD MSA$2,113

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,852

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,846

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,808

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,802

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,763

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,533

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

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,033

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,779

Worcester County$2,610

Calvert County$2,468

Howard County$2,339

Charles County$2,309

Anne Arundel County$2,261

Caroline County$2,224

Montgomery County$2,221

Frederick County$2,153

Prince George's County$2,119

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Kent County$1,814

Dorchester County$1,786

Carroll County$1,764

Wicomico County$1,669

Baltimore County$1,610

St. Mary's County$1,533

Garrett County$1,514

Washington County$1,440

Somerset County$1,335

Allegany County$965

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20759$5,114

20816$5,106

20623$5,019

20817$4,908

20854$4,906

21035$4,583

20769$4,500

21131$4,346

20736$4,100

21713$4,053

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21160$1,075

21226$1,062

21102$1,039

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fulton, MD$5,114

Cheltenham, MD$5,019

Potomac, MD$4,906

Davidsonville, MD$4,583

Glenn Dale, MD$4,500

Phoenix, MD$4,346

Owings, MD$4,100

Boonsboro, MD$4,053

Kensington, MD$3,665

Ocean City, MD$3,633

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Manchester, MD$1,039

Hancock, MD$995

Frostburg, MD$991

Cumberland, MD$978

Curtis Bay, MD$938

Park Hall, MD$900

Berwyn Heights, MD$860

Mc Henry, MD$767

Lonaconing, MD$756

Westernport, MD$613

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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