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Ijamsville

·29th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Ijamsville, MD
Median rent (all units)
$2,252/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.7%
Month-over-Month
-8.3%
vs US Median
+$320
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Ijamsville · $2,252
More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,252/mo, rent takes about 38% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$90,000/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 →
Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in Ijamsville changed -0.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 81 Maryland cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Germantown, 13 miles away, rents for 10% less ($2,026/mo), about $2,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Ijamsville.

Annual cost
$27,024/yr
At $2,252/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.7% YoY, -8.3% MoM), not inventory.
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About renting in Ijamsville, MD

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Ijamsville is $2,252/mo as of October 2026.

At 38% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Ijamsville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $90,000/year (about $43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,252/mo in Ijamsville.

Is rent going up or down in Ijamsville?

Rent in Ijamsville has fallen 0.7% over the past year.

How does Ijamsville rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Ijamsville is one of the pricier among Maryland cities for rent, ranking #29 of 93 tracked cities at $2,252/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Ijamsville changed -0.7%, against a typical +2.4% across the 81 Maryland cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ijamsville?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Ijamsville ($2,252/mo) include Germantown ($2,026/mo), Frederick ($2,155/mo), and Gaithersburg ($2,196/mo).
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,252/mo, rent takes ~38% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ijamsville 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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