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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 214 cities with places to rent.

The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Maryland is $1,891 which represents a decrease of -0.97% 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 $2,429. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,036.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,792. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $970.

The most expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 20759 with an average rent of $5,066. 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 $5,066. 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 $1,891.

In comparison, places in the largest county, specifically Baltimore, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,596. This represents a difference of -16% 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 $2,429, showing a more expensive of +28% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,877. This constitutes a less expensive by -1% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,891

Maryland

VS

$1,596

-16%

Baltimore, county

$2,429

+28%

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

$1,877

-1%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated July 5 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,429

Easton, MD MSA$2,090

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,899

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,851

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,845

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,774

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,757

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,541

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,482

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,036

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,792

Worcester County$2,728

Calvert County$2,465

Charles County$2,370

Howard County$2,332

Anne Arundel County$2,260

Caroline County$2,254

Montgomery County$2,199

Frederick County$2,180

Prince George's County$2,145

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Baltimore County$1,832

Carroll County$1,764

Dorchester County$1,741

Wicomico County$1,668

Garrett County$1,599

Baltimore County$1,596

St. Mary's County$1,541

Somerset County$1,439

Washington County$1,432

Allegany County$970

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20759$5,066

20623$5,019

21035$4,950

20816$4,685

20854$4,671

20817$4,567

20769$4,550

21131$4,409

20736$4,100

21769$3,977

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21734$1,150

21529$1,120

21160$1,075

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Fulton, MD$5,066

Cheltenham, MD$5,019

Davidsonville, MD$4,950

Potomac, MD$4,671

Glenn Dale, MD$4,550

Phoenix, MD$4,409

Owings, MD$4,100

Middletown, MD$3,977

Boonsboro, MD$3,738

Ocean City, MD$3,704

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Whiteford, MD$1,075

Curtis Bay, MD$1,044

Cumberland, MD$991

Frostburg, MD$973

Manchester, MD$960

Park Hall, MD$900

Berwyn Heights, MD$833

Mc Henry, MD$767

Lonaconing, MD$756

Westernport, MD$613

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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