Ellicott City, MD Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,552
1-year change
+13.8%
$310/mo
5-year change
+38.2%
$706/mo
10-year change
+56.5%
$921/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Ellicott City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,627/mo0.0%
2016$1,640/mo+0.8%+0.8%
2017$1,662/mo+1.3%+2.2%
2018$1,675/mo+0.8%+3.0%
2019$1,721/mo+2.7%+5.8%
2020$1,741/mo+1.2%+7.0%
2021$1,810/mo+4.0%+11.2%
2022$2,067/mo+14.2%+27.0%
2023$2,134/mo+3.2%+31.2%
2024$2,191/mo+2.7%+34.7%
2025$2,255/mo+2.9%+38.6%
2026$2,311/mo+2.5%+42.0%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Ellicott City changed since 2015?

Median rent in Ellicott City, MD was $1,637 in 2015-01 and is $2,552 as of 2026-06 — a change of $915 per month over 11 years.

How much has Ellicott City rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Ellicott City, MD has changed +38.2% ($706 per month). The current median is $2,552.

What has rent in Ellicott City done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Ellicott City, MD has changed +56.5% ($921 per month). It is now $2,552.

Is rent in Ellicott City going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Ellicott City, MD has increased +13.8% ($310/mo). Current median: $2,552.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.