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Easton

Pop. 17,308·38th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Easton, MD
Median rent (all units)
$2,201/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$236
Falling (Monthly)
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Easton · $2,201
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,201/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$88,000/yr
Local median income
$74,653/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Easton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,890
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,350/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
$26,412/yr
At $2,201/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Easton, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,308
Median income
$74,653
Median age
45.8
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
21.5%
18%
21.3%
28.2%
Under 1821.5%
18–3418%
35–5421.3%
55–6411%
65+28.2%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
67.3%
15.7%
14.6%
White67.3%
Black15.7%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
23.9%
28.6%
38%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+38%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Easton, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,771 → $74,653
up 2.6%
Population
16,912 → 17,308
up 2.3%
Renter share
41.1% → 35.6%
-5.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39.4% → 38%
-1.4 pts
Median age
43.3 → 45.8
+2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $74,653 today, compared with $72,771 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 16,912 to 17,308 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 35.6% of households rent today, against 41.1% in 2021.

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About renting in Easton, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Easton is $2,201/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,220/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,890/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($74,653/yr), Easton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Easton an affordable city for renters?

Easton is considered moderate for renters. At $2,201/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($74,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Easton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Easton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,201/mo in Easton. The local median household income is $74,653/yr, meaning the typical Easton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Easton?

Rent in Easton has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Easton rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Easton is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #38 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,201/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Easton?

Essex is nearby and more affordable at $1,352/mo, which is $849 less than Easton.

What percentage of Easton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of Easton households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. Easton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Easton rent compare to the national average?

Easton's median rent of $2,201/mo is $236 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #38 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,201/mo, rent takes ~35% of Easton's median household income ($74,653/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Easton 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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