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Rental Market Trends in Maryland

$1,673/month

Average Rent

+2.3%

Increase in the Last Year

+$37

Average Price Increase

Ranked 15th

Most Expensive Rent by State

36,162

Available Rentals

Queenstown, MD

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Maryland?

As of June 2025, the average rent in Maryland is $1,673/month. When you rent an apartment in Maryland, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,463 per month for a studio, $1,673 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,912 for a two-bedroom apartment in Maryland. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,264 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,463/month
509 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,673/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,912/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,264/month
1,251 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Maryland?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Maryland to live are Queenstown, Snow Hill and Cumberland.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Queenstown
$528/month
719 Sq Ft
Snow Hill
$530/month
750 Sq Ft
Cumberland
$615/month
540 Sq Ft
Betterton
$665/month
600 Sq Ft
Princess Anne
$671/month
700 Sq Ft
Funkstown
$699/month
618 Sq Ft
Ridgely
$703/month
666 Sq Ft
Taneytown
$748/month
750 Sq Ft
Emmitsburg
$794/month
545 Sq Ft
Millington
$803/month
750 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Maryland?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Maryland to live are Stevensville, Potomac and Annapolis Junction.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Stevensville
$2,791/month
932 Sq Ft
Potomac
$2,697/month
871 Sq Ft
Annapolis Junction
$2,495/month
881 Sq Ft
Bethesda
$2,422/month
762 Sq Ft
Riverdale Park
$2,409/month
758 Sq Ft
Severn
$2,338/month
950 Sq Ft
Chevy Chase
$2,293/month
811 Sq Ft
Gambrills
$2,269/month
762 Sq Ft
North Bethesda
$2,195/month
798 Sq Ft
Annapolis
$2,153/month
682 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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Maryland

36,162 Available Apartments for Rent

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