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Gambrills

Pop. 2,830·6th most expensive in Maryland·Gambrills rents are up 12.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,822/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.2%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$860
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Gambrills · $2,822
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
23% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,822/mo, rent takes about 23% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$113,000/yr
Local median income
$148,594/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Gambrills's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,100
1 BR
$2,390
2 BR
$2,930
3 BR
$3,770
4 BR+
$4,210
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,930/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,822 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$33,864/yr
At $2,822/mo median
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Rents are up 12.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.2% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Gambrills, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,830
Median income
$148,594
Median age
42.7
Renters
8.2%
Age distribution
21%
18.2%
29.5%
16%
15.3%
Under 1821%
18–3418.2%
35–5429.5%
55–6416%
65+15.3%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
White72.8%
Black5%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian5.1%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
25.3%
25.9%
43.4%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma25.3%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+43.4%
Housing tenure
91.8%
Owner91.8%
Renter8.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Gambrills, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$134,821 → $148,594
up 10.2%
Population
3,185 → 2,830
down 11.1%
Renter share
9.2% → 8.2%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41.5% → 43.4%
+1.9 pts

Median household income rose from $134,821 to $148,594 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.2% shift. The population has contracted by 11.1% since 2021, moving from about 3,185 residents to roughly 2,830.

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Gambrills rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Gambrills, MD

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Gambrills is $2,822/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,390/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,770/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($148,594/yr), Gambrills ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gambrills an affordable city for renters?

Gambrills is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,822/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($148,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gambrills falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Gambrills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,822/mo in Gambrills. The local median household income is $148,594/yr, meaning the typical Gambrills household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gambrills?

Rent in Gambrills has increased 12.2% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Gambrills rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Gambrills is one of the pricier cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #6 out of 94 tracked cities at $2,822/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gambrills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gambrills ($2,822/mo): Jessup ($2,290/mo), Severn ($2,363/mo), Bowie ($2,487/mo).

What percentage of Gambrills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.2% of Gambrills households are renters, while 91.8% are owner-occupied. Gambrills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gambrills rent compare to the national average?

Gambrills's median rent of $2,822/mo is $860 (44%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #6 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,822/mo, rent takes ~23% of Gambrills's median household income ($148,594/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gambrills 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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