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Abingdon

Pop. 5,019·44th most expensive in Maryland·Abingdon rents are up 15.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,096/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$131
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Abingdon · $2,096
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
46/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% above what Abingdon's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,096/mo
Expected by trend
$2,054/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,650
2 BR
$2,020
3 BR
$2,600
4 BR+
$2,900
Research median
$2,020/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
$25,152/yr
At $2,096/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Abingdon, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 41% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,019
Median income
$136,833
Median age
41.6
Renters
9.4%
Age distribution
17.3%
27.8%
27.8%
18%
Under 1817.3%
18–3427.8%
35–5427.8%
55–6418%
65+9.1%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
50%
34.2%
White50%
Black34.2%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian1.8%
Other7%
Education (25+)
23.6%
31.8%
41%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma23.6%
Some college31.8%
Bachelor's+41%
Housing tenure
90.6%
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Abingdon, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,565 → $2,096
up 33.9%
Income
$134,132 → $136,833
up 2.0%
Population
5,320 → 5,019
down 5.7%
Renter share
5.9% → 9.4%
+3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
41.5% → 41%
-0.5 pts

Rent in Abingdon, MD has increased 33.9% since 2021, going from about $1,565 per month to roughly $2,096 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $134,132 in 2021 to $136,833 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 31.9 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 5,320 to 5,019 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. About 9.4% of households rent today, against 5.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Abingdon, MD market of 2021.

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Abingdon rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Abingdon, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Abingdon is $2,096/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,650/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,600/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($136,833/yr), Abingdon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Abingdon an affordable city for renters?

Abingdon is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,096/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($136,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Abingdon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Abingdon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,096/mo in Abingdon. The local median household income is $136,833/yr, meaning the typical Abingdon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Abingdon?

Rent in Abingdon has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Abingdon rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Abingdon is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #44 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,096/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Abingdon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Abingdon ($2,096/mo): Middle River ($1,632/mo), Edgewood ($1,772/mo), Belcamp ($1,790/mo).

What percentage of Abingdon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.4% of Abingdon households are renters, while 90.6% are owner-occupied. Abingdon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Abingdon rent compare to the national average?

Abingdon's median rent of $2,096/mo is $131 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #44 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,096/mo, rent takes ~18% of Abingdon's median household income ($136,833/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Abingdon 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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