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Ijamsville

·24th most expensive in Maryland·Ijamsville rents are up 5.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,417/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+10.4%
vs US Median
+$452
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Ijamsville · $2,417
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,417/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$97,000/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,004/yr
At $2,417/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +10.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ijamsville is $2,417/mo as of July 2026.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Ijamsville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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Is Ijamsville an affordable city for renters?

Ijamsville is considered moderate for renters. At $2,417/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ijamsville slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,417/mo in Ijamsville.

Is rent going up or down in Ijamsville?

Rent in Ijamsville has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 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 #24 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,417/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ijamsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ijamsville ($2,417/mo): Germantown ($2,137/mo), Gaithersburg ($2,187/mo), Frederick ($2,205/mo).

How does Ijamsville rent compare to the national average?

Ijamsville's median rent of $2,417/mo is $452 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #24 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,417/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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