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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, 255 zip codes, and 206 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 -1% 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 $2,374. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,010.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,622. The least expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Allegany County with an average rent of $975.

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 $2,374, 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 $1,847. This constitutes a less expensive by -3% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,904

Maryland

VS

$1,631

-14%

Baltimore, county

$2,374

+25%

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

$1,847

-3%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 26 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,374

Easton, MD MSA$2,228

MD NON MSA$2,000

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,870

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,870

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,810

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,765

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,562

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,488

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,486

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,010

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,622

Charles County$2,518

Calvert County$2,379

Howard County$2,311

Anne Arundel County$2,256

Caroline County$2,247

Talbot County$2,247

Prince George's County$2,227

Montgomery County$2,210

Worcester County$2,176

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Carroll County$1,782

Cecil County$1,709

Wicomico County$1,653

Baltimore County$1,631

St. Mary's County$1,562

Somerset County$1,500

Washington County$1,421

Dorchester County$1,345

Garrett County$1,337

Allegany County$975

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

20833$8,600

20818$7,500

21163$5,499

21035$4,778

20769$4,745

21737$4,600

21131$4,500

20759$4,300

21769$4,195

20854$4,135

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21795$1,151

21132$1,114

21102$1,113

21532$1,083

21791$1,080

21722$1,000

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Brookeville, MD$8,600

Cabin John, MD$7,500

Woodstock, MD$5,499

Davidsonville, MD$4,778

Glenn Dale, MD$4,745

Glenelg, MD$4,600

Phoenix, MD$4,500

Fulton, MD$4,300

Middletown, MD$4,195

Potomac, MD$4,135

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Franklin, MD$1,134

Pylesville, MD$1,114

Manchester, MD$1,113

Frostburg, MD$1,083

Union Bridge, MD$1,080

Clear Spring, MD$1,000

Cumberland, MD$927

Ellerslie, MD$861

Ijamsville, MD$800

Mc Henry, MD$758

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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