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Average Rent in Maryland

Maryland is a state in United States. It ranks #17 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 -0.75% 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 $2,380. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $999.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,666. 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 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 $2,380, 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 $1,850. This constitutes a less expensive by -3% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,904

Maryland

VS

$1,631

-14%

Baltimore, county

$2,380

+25%

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

$1,850

-3%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated May 10 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,380

Easton, MD MSA$2,218

MD NON MSA$2,000

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,890

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,841

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,822

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,767

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,524

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,487

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

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$999

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,666

Charles County$2,498

Calvert County$2,419

Worcester County$2,311

Howard County$2,311

Anne Arundel County$2,263

Prince George's County$2,229

Talbot County$2,227

Montgomery County$2,203

Frederick County$2,197

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Carroll County$1,783

Cecil County$1,724

Wicomico County$1,636

Baltimore County$1,631

Somerset County$1,520

St. Mary's County$1,487

Dorchester County$1,440

Washington County$1,423

Garrett County$1,346

Allegany County$963

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20833$8,600

20818$7,500

21737$5,500

21035$4,850

20769$4,700

21131$4,500

20759$4,300

21769$4,108

20817$4,095

20854$4,052

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21795$1,160

21722$1,113

21102$1,076

21532$1,044

21791$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

Davidsonville, MD$4,850

Glenn Dale, MD$4,700

Phoenix, MD$4,500

Fulton, MD$4,300

Middletown, MD$4,108

Potomac, MD$4,052

Woodstock, MD$3,500

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Franklin, MD$1,142

Clear Spring, MD$1,113

Manchester, MD$1,076

Frostburg, MD$1,044

Union Bridge, MD$1,000

Ellerslie, MD$936

Cumberland, MD$931

Ijamsville, MD$800

Lonaconing, MD$775

Mc Henry, MD$758

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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