Rents are 3% above what Hanover's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
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How Hanover, MD has changed in 5 years
Five years ago, renters in Hanover, MD paid around $1,932 a month. That figure now sits near $2,667, up 38.0% from the 2021 baseline. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Hanover, MD market of 2021.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026
The median rent in Hanover is $2,667/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,050/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,860/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,340/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,680/mo.
At 44% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Hanover ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.9% over the past year.
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At $2,667/mo, rent takes ~44% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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