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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 11 metropolitan areas in Maryland, 24 counties, 8 congressional districts, 257 zip codes, and 210 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 -0.94% 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 $2,408. The least expensive metropolitan area in Maryland to rent places is Cumberland, MD-WV MSA with an average rent of $1,016.

The most expensive county in Maryland to rent places is Queen Anne's County with an average rent of $2,853. 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 21035 with an average rent of $5,129. The least expensive zip code in Maryland to rent places is 21562 with an average rent of $617.

The most expensive city in Maryland to rent places is Davidsonville, MD with an average rent of $5,129. The least expensive city in Maryland to rent places is Westernport, MD with an average rent of $617.

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 $1,606. 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 $2,408, showing a more expensive of +27% from our subject location.

On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,864. This constitutes a less expensive by -2% when compared to the rent in Maryland.

$1,894

Maryland

VS

$1,606

-15%

Baltimore, county

$2,408

+27%

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

$1,864

-2%

USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated June 14 2026

Metropolitan Areas in Maryland

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV MSA$2,408

Easton, MD MSA$2,130

MD NON MSA$2,000

Ocean Pines, MD MSA$1,900

Salisbury, MD MSA$1,852

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD MSA$1,843

Baltimore-Towson, MD MSA$1,756

Cambridge, MD MSA$1,707

Lexington Park, MD MSA$1,510

Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV MSA$1,493

Cumberland, MD-WV MSA$1,016

Counties in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Queen Anne's County$2,853

Worcester County$2,574

Calvert County$2,466

Charles County$2,402

Howard County$2,305

Anne Arundel County$2,252

Caroline County$2,204

Montgomery County$2,191

Frederick County$2,187

Prince George's County$2,187

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Cecil County$1,788

Carroll County$1,766

Wicomico County$1,653

Dorchester County$1,648

Baltimore County$1,606

St. Mary's County$1,510

Somerset County$1,507

Garrett County$1,447

Washington County$1,435

Allegany County$975

Zip Codes in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

21035$5,129

20769$4,633

21131$4,500

20817$4,466

20854$4,383

20759$4,382

20816$4,105

20736$4,100

21769$4,050

20715$3,760

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

21788$1,199

21795$1,171

21529$1,052

Cities in Maryland

Top 10 by Average Rent for places

Davidsonville, MD$5,129

Glenn Dale, MD$4,633

Phoenix, MD$4,500

Potomac, MD$4,383

Fulton, MD$4,382

Owings, MD$4,100

Middletown, MD$4,050

White Marsh, MD$3,500

Woodstock, MD$3,500

Derwood, MD$3,407

Cheapest 10 by Average Rent for places

Curtis Bay, MD$1,152

Franklin, MD$1,140

Ellerslie, MD$1,052

Frostburg, MD$989

Cumberland, MD$983

Manchester, MD$983

Ijamsville, MD$800

Lonaconing, MD$775

Mc Henry, MD$757

Westernport, MD$617

Congressional Districts in Maryland

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