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Ijamsville

·18th most expensive in Maryland·Ijamsville rents are up 7.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,456/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$494
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Ijamsville · $2,456
More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
41% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,456/mo, rent takes about 41% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$98,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ijamsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$29,472/yr
At $2,456/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ijamsville is $2,456/mo as of August 2026.

At 41% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Ijamsville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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Is Ijamsville an affordable city for renters?

Ijamsville is considered stretched for renters. At $2,456/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ijamsville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Ijamsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,456/mo in Ijamsville.

Is rent going up or down in Ijamsville?

Rent in Ijamsville has increased 7.3% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ijamsville rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Ijamsville is one of the pricier cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #18 out of 94 tracked cities at $2,456/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ijamsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ijamsville ($2,456/mo): Germantown ($2,104/mo), Gaithersburg ($2,184/mo), Frederick ($2,196/mo).

How does Ijamsville rent compare to the national average?

Ijamsville's median rent of $2,456/mo is $494 (25%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #18 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,456/mo, rent takes ~41% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ijamsville 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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