Ellicott City, MD Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$2,596
1-year change
+3.0%
$75/mo
5-year change
+19.6%
$426/mo
10-year change
+42.3%
$772/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Ellicott City

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$1,814/mo—0.0%
2016$1,829/mo+0.8%+0.8%
2017$1,855/mo+1.4%+2.3%
2018$1,863/mo+0.4%+2.7%
2019$1,915/mo+2.8%+5.6%
2020$1,940/mo+1.3%+6.9%
2021$2,018/mo+4.0%+11.2%
2022$2,304/mo+14.2%+27.0%
2023$2,375/mo+3.1%+30.9%
2024$2,433/mo+2.4%+34.1%
2025$2,498/mo+2.7%+37.7%
2026$2,566/mo+2.7%+41.5%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Ellicott City changed since 2015?

Median rent in Ellicott City, MD was $1,826 in 2015-01 and is $2,596 as of 2026-09 — a change of $770 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 +19.6% ($426 per month). The current median is $2,596.

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

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Ellicott City, MD has changed +42.3% ($772 per month). It is now $2,596.

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

Year over year, median rent in Ellicott City, MD has increased +3.0% ($75/mo). Current median: $2,596.

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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.