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Aberdeen

Pop. 17,298·52nd most expensive in Maryland·Aberdeen rents are up 9.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,932/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
-$33
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Aberdeen · $1,932
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
49/100
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Rents are right about where Aberdeen's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,932/mo
Expected by trend
$1,920/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,770/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,184/yr
At $1,932/mo median
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Rents are up 9.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.7% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Aberdeen, MD is majority owner-occupied, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,298
Median income
$74,826
Median age
38.8
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
21.6%
23.7%
23.5%
14.2%
16.9%
Under 1821.6%
18–3423.7%
35–5423.5%
55–6414.2%
65+16.9%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
53.4%
29%
White53.4%
Black29%
Hispanic11%
Asian2%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
32.4%
34.5%
25.6%
No HS diploma7.5%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+25.6%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How Aberdeen, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,639 → $1,932
up 17.9%
Income
$70,885 → $74,826
up 5.6%
Population
16,176 → 17,298
up 6.9%
Renter share
35.4% → 37.9%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24.8% → 25.6%
+0.8 pts
Median age
37.9 → 38.8
+0.9 yrs

Rent in Aberdeen, MD has increased 17.9% since 2022, going from about $1,639 per month to roughly $1,932 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $70,885 in 2021 to $74,826 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 12.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 16,176 to 17,298 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.9% change. About 37.9% of households rent today, against 35.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Aberdeen, MD market of 2022.

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Aberdeen rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Aberdeen. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Aberdeen, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Aberdeen is $1,932/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,270/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,770/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,450/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,280/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($74,826/yr), Aberdeen ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Aberdeen an affordable city for renters?

Aberdeen is considered moderate for renters. At $1,932/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($74,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Aberdeen slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Aberdeen?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,932/mo in Aberdeen. The local median household income is $74,826/yr, meaning the typical Aberdeen household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Aberdeen?

Rent in Aberdeen has increased 9.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Aberdeen rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Aberdeen is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #52 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,932/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Aberdeen?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Aberdeen ($1,932/mo): Edgewood ($1,772/mo), Belcamp ($1,790/mo), Havre de Grace ($1,818/mo).

What percentage of Aberdeen residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of Aberdeen households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. Aberdeen leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Aberdeen rent compare to the national average?

Aberdeen's median rent of $1,932/mo is $33 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #52 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,932/mo, rent takes ~31% of Aberdeen's median household income ($74,826/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Aberdeen 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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