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Glen Burnie

Pop. 72,590·71st most expensive in Maryland·Glen Burnie rents are up 6.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,733/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$197
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Glen Burnie · $1,733
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,485
1 BR
$1,695
2 BR
$2,075
3 BR
$2,670
4 BR+
$2,985
Research median
$2,075/mo

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

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$20,796/yr
At $1,733/mo median
Market timing
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Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 2% below what Glen Burnie's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,733/mo
Expected by trend
$1,769/mo
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glen Burnie, MD is majority owner-occupied, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,590
Median income
$88,280
Median age
38.2
Renters
35.9%
Age distribution
20.7%
25.2%
26.5%
12.6%
15.1%
Under 1820.7%
18–3425.2%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.6%
65+15.1%
Gender
49.1%
50.9%
Male49.1%
Female50.9%
Race & ethnicity
51.8%
25.4%
14.1%
White51.8%
Black25.4%
Hispanic14.1%
Asian4.5%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
31.8%
29.6%
27.4%
No HS diploma11.1%
HS diploma31.8%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
64.1%
35.9%
Owner64.1%
Renter35.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Glen Burnie, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,342 → $1,733
up 29.1%
Income
$80,458 → $88,280
up 9.7%
Population
69,739 → 72,590
up 4.1%
Renter share
36.8% → 35.9%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
27.5% → 27.4%
-0.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Glen Burnie, MD has increased by $391 per month, settling near $1,733 after starting the period at $1,342. On the earnings side, the typical household in Glen Burnie, MD now reports about $88,280, up from $80,458 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 69,739 to 72,590 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Glen Burnie, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Glen Burnie, MD

Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Glen Burnie is $1,733/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,485/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,075/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,695/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,670/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,280/yr), Glen Burnie ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Burnie an affordable city for renters?

Glen Burnie is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,733/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,280/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glen Burnie falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Glen Burnie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,733/mo in Glen Burnie. The local median household income is $88,280/yr, meaning the typical Glen Burnie household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glen Burnie?

Rent in Glen Burnie has increased 6.9% over the past year as of May 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Glen Burnie neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Glen Burnie are 21061 ($1,677/mo), and 21060 ($2,288/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Glen Burnie is $1,733/mo.

How does Glen Burnie rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Glen Burnie is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #71 out of 96 tracked cities at $1,733/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glen Burnie?

Halethorpe is nearby and more affordable at $1,635/mo, which is $98 less than Glen Burnie.

What percentage of Glen Burnie residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.9% of Glen Burnie households are renters, while 64.1% are owner-occupied. Glen Burnie leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Glen Burnie rent compare to the national average?

Glen Burnie's median rent of $1,733/mo is $197 (10%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #71 out of 96 tracked cities.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,733/mo, rent takes ~24% of Glen Burnie's median household income ($88,280/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glen Burnie 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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