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Arnold

Pop. 24,303·11th most expensive in Maryland·Arnold rents are up 6.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,677/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$712
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Arnold · $2,677
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,677/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$107,000/yr
Local median income
$141,639/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Arnold's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$2,170
2 BR
$2,660
3 BR
$3,420
4 BR+
$3,820
Research median
$2,660/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$32,124/yr
At $2,677/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 6.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Arnold, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 58% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,303
Median income
$141,639
Median age
37.9
Renters
13.5%
Age distribution
25.3%
18.1%
27.8%
13.7%
15.2%
Under 1825.3%
18–3418.1%
35–5427.8%
55–6413.7%
65+15.2%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.1%
White81.1%
Black4%
Hispanic9.7%
Asian3.4%
Other2%
Education (25+)
13.2%
26.7%
58%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma13.2%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+58%
Housing tenure
86.5%
13.5%
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Arnold, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$133,343 → $141,639
up 6.2%
Population
25,056 → 24,303
down 3.0%
Renter share
14.2% → 13.5%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
55.1% → 58%
+2.9 pts

Median household income climbed from $133,343 to $141,639 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% shift. Census counts show Arnold, MD losing about 753 residents over the five-year window, down 3.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 55.1% to 58% across the same window.

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About renting in Arnold, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Arnold is $2,677/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,660/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,170/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,420/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($141,639/yr), Arnold ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Arnold an affordable city for renters?

Arnold is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,677/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($141,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Arnold falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Arnold?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,677/mo in Arnold. The local median household income is $141,639/yr, meaning the typical Arnold household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Arnold?

Rent in Arnold has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Arnold rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Arnold is one of the pricier cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #11 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,677/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Arnold?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Arnold ($2,677/mo): Glen Burnie ($1,708/mo), Annapolis ($2,398/mo), Pasadena ($2,535/mo).

What percentage of Arnold residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.5% of Arnold households are renters, while 86.5% are owner-occupied. Arnold leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Arnold rent compare to the national average?

Arnold's median rent of $2,677/mo is $712 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #11 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,677/mo, rent takes ~23% of Arnold's median household income ($141,639/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Arnold 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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