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Edgewood

Pop. 24,922·64th most expensive in Maryland·Edgewood rents are up 12.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,772/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$193
Rising (Monthly)
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Edgewood · $1,772
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
44/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% above what Edgewood's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$1,772/mo
Expected by trend
$1,716/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,300
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,810/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,264/yr
At $1,772/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 12.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.4% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Edgewood, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,922
Median income
$80,772
Median age
35
Renters
29.6%
Age distribution
26.1%
23.9%
25.4%
13.2%
Under 1826.1%
18–3423.9%
35–5425.4%
55–6411.5%
65+13.2%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
41.1%
37.9%
White41.1%
Black37.9%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian1.2%
Other8.4%
Education (25+)
37.4%
35%
22.2%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma37.4%
Some college35%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
70.4%
29.6%
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Edgewood, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,460 → $1,772
up 21.4%
Income
$71,755 → $80,772
up 12.6%
Population
25,004 → 24,922
down 0.3%
Renter share
31% → 29.6%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
21.3% → 22.2%
+0.9 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in Edgewood, MD has shifted from $1,460 to $1,772, up 21.4% since 2022. Median household income climbed from $71,755 to $80,772 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.6% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Edgewood, MD reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Edgewood rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Edgewood, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Edgewood is $1,772/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,300/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,810/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,330/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($80,772/yr), Edgewood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Edgewood an affordable city for renters?

Edgewood is considered affordable for renters. At $1,772/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($80,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Edgewood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Edgewood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,772/mo in Edgewood. The local median household income is $80,772/yr, meaning the typical Edgewood household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Edgewood?

Rent in Edgewood has increased 12.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Edgewood rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Edgewood is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #64 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,772/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Edgewood?

Middle River is nearby and more affordable at $1,632/mo, which is $140 less than Edgewood.

What percentage of Edgewood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.6% of Edgewood households are renters, while 70.4% are owner-occupied. Edgewood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Edgewood rent compare to the national average?

Edgewood's median rent of $1,772/mo is $193 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #64 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,772/mo, rent takes ~26% of Edgewood's median household income ($80,772/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Edgewood 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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