Studio Apartment Rent in Glen Burnie, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Glen Burnie, Maryland as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $1,708 and +15% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Glen Burnie
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Glen Burnie
Compare Glen Burnie's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | $680 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $820 |
| 3 | Salisbury | $1,090 |
| 4 | Lochearn | $1,168 |
| 5 | Easton | $1,170 |
| 6 | Bladensburg | $1,198 |
| 7 | Brooklyn Park | $1,250 |
| 8 | Dundalk | $1,250 |
| 9 | Essex | $1,250 |
| 10 | Halethorpe | $1,250 |
| 11 | Westminster | $1,250 |
| 12 | District Heights | $1,262 |
| 13 | Aberdeen | $1,270 |
| 14 | Rossville | $1,270 |
| 15 | Temple Hills | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac | $3,020 |
| 2 | Bethesda | $2,675 |
| 3 | New Market | $2,530 |
| 4 | Derwood | $2,400 |
| 5 | Olney | $2,380 |
| 6 | Chevy Chase | $2,370 |
| 7 | Rockville | $2,297 |
| 8 | Clinton | $2,270 |
| 9 | Brandywine | $2,250 |
| 10 | Upper Marlboro | $2,115 |
| 11 | Jessup | $2,110 |
| 12 | Gambrills | $2,100 |
| 13 | Lake Arbor | $2,097 |
| 14 | Kensington | $2,080 |
| 15 | Hanover | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Glen Burnie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Glen Burnie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Severn, MD | 5.7 mi | $1,700 | +$215 (+14%) |
| Dundalk, MD | 10.5 mi | $1,250 | $-235 (-16%) |
| Arnold, MD | 11.1 mi | $1,910 | +$425 (+29%) |
| Crofton, MD | 11.9 mi | $1,880 | +$395 (+27%) |
| Jessup, MD | 12.7 mi | $2,110 | +$625 (+42%) |
| Rossville, MD | 14.4 mi | $1,270 | $-215 (-14%) |
| Parkville, MD | 16.6 mi | $1,340 | $-145 (-10%) |
| Windsor Mill, MD | 16.6 mi | $1,400 | $-85 (-6%) |
| Towson, MD | 16.8 mi | $1,550 | +$65 (+4%) |
| Columbia, MD | 16.9 mi | $1,760 | +$275 (+19%) |
| Nottingham, MD | 17.6 mi | $1,400 | $-85 (-6%) |
| Bowie, MD | 17.9 mi | $1,950 | +$465 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Glen Burnie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Glen Burnie?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Glen Burnie, Maryland is $1,485 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $1,708.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Glen Burnie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $59,400 ($4,950/month gross), which works out to roughly $28.56/hour at a full-time job.
Is Glen Burnie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Glen Burnie's studio median of $1,485 is +15% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 64th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Glen Burnie rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Glen Burnie ranks #43 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Glen Burnie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dundalk ($1,250), Rossville ($1,270), Parkville ($1,340).