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Annapolis Junction

·26th most expensive in Maryland·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$2,372/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.0%
vs US Median
+$410
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Annapolis Junction · $2,372
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,372/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$95,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Annapolis Junction's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,464/yr
At $2,372/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.2% YoY, -3.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Annapolis Junction is $2,372/mo as of August 2026.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Annapolis Junction ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

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Is Annapolis Junction an affordable city for renters?

Annapolis Junction is considered moderate for renters. At $2,372/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Annapolis Junction slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Annapolis Junction?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,372/mo in Annapolis Junction.

Is rent going up or down in Annapolis Junction?

Rent in Annapolis Junction has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Annapolis Junction rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Annapolis Junction is one of the pricier cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #26 out of 94 tracked cities at $2,372/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Annapolis Junction?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Annapolis Junction ($2,372/mo): Laurel ($1,906/mo), Columbia ($2,276/mo), Jessup ($2,290/mo).

How does Annapolis Junction rent compare to the national average?

Annapolis Junction's median rent of $2,372/mo is $410 (21%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #26 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,372/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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