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Annapolis Junction

·20th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Annapolis Junction, MD
Median rent (all units)
$2,415/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$483
Reported rents
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Annapolis Junction · $2,415
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,415/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/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: October 17, 2026

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Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in Annapolis Junction changed +0.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 81 Maryland cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Jessup, 1 mile away, rents for 10% less ($2,173/mo), about $2,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Annapolis Junction.

Annual cost
$28,980/yr
At $2,415/mo median
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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About renting in Annapolis Junction, MD

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Annapolis Junction is $2,415/mo as of October 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 increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $97,000/year (about $47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,415/mo in Annapolis Junction.

Is rent going up or down in Annapolis Junction?

Rent in Annapolis Junction has been roughly flat over the past year, a +0.3% change.

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

Annapolis Junction is one of the pricier among Maryland cities for rent, ranking #20 of 93 tracked cities at $2,415/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Annapolis Junction changed +0.2%, against a typical +2.4% across the 81 Maryland cities Zillow tracks.

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

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Annapolis Junction ($2,415/mo) include Laurel ($1,938/mo), Jessup ($2,173/mo), and Columbia ($2,278/mo).
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,415/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Annapolis Junction 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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