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Cockeysville

Pop. 23,962·58th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Cockeysville, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,880/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$85
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Cockeysville · $1,880
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,880/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$75,000/yr
Local median income
$77,680/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cockeysville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,000
3 BR
$2,570
4 BR+
$2,880
Research median
$2,000/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
$22,560/yr
At $1,880/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 2.6% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cockeysville, MD is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,962
Median income
$77,680
Median age
34.9
Renters
64.2%
Age distribution
19.8%
30.4%
25.4%
15%
Under 1819.8%
18–3430.4%
35–5425.4%
55–649.5%
65+15%
Gender
52.6%
47.4%
Male52.6%
Female47.4%
Race & ethnicity
51.7%
20%
16.7%
White51.7%
Black20%
Hispanic16.7%
Asian8.7%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
22.2%
20.6%
47.8%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma22.2%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+47.8%
Housing tenure
35.8%
64.2%
Owner35.8%
Renter64.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Cockeysville, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,112 → $77,680
up 4.8%
Population
23,803 → 23,962
up 0.7%
Renter share
62.5% → 64.2%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
51.1% → 47.8%
-3.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $77,680 today, compared with $74,112 five years earlier. Renters now make up 64.2% of households, compared with 62.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 47.8% of adults here, versus 51.1% in 2021.

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Cockeysville rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Cockeysville, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cockeysville is $1,880/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,430/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,630/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,570/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($77,680/yr), Cockeysville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cockeysville an affordable city for renters?

Cockeysville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,880/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($77,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cockeysville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cockeysville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,880/mo in Cockeysville. The local median household income is $77,680/yr, meaning the typical Cockeysville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cockeysville?

Rent in Cockeysville has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Cockeysville rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Cockeysville is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #58 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,880/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cockeysville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Cockeysville ($1,880/mo): Reisterstown ($1,490/mo), Owings Mills ($1,871/mo).

What percentage of Cockeysville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.2% of Cockeysville households are renters, while 35.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Cockeysville has a strong rental market.

How does Cockeysville rent compare to the national average?

Cockeysville's median rent of $1,880/mo is $85 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #58 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,880/mo, rent takes ~29% of Cockeysville's median household income ($77,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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