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Nottingham

·63rd most expensive in Maryland·Nottingham rents are up 5.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,782/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$183
Stable (Monthly)
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Nottingham · $1,782
More affordable than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
54/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Nottingham's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,782/mo
Expected by trend
$1,819/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Nottingham's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,520
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,384/yr
At $1,782/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Nottingham, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,388 → $1,782
up 28.4%

Since 2021, the typical rent in Nottingham, MD has increased from $1,388 to $1,782, a 28.4% change over five years. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Nottingham, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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At $1,782/mo, how Nottingham rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Nottingham rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Nottingham. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Nottingham, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Nottingham is $1,782/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,400/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,520/mo.

At 30% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Nottingham ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham an affordable city for renters?

Nottingham is considered moderate for renters. At $1,782/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nottingham slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Nottingham?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,782/mo in Nottingham.

Is rent going up or down in Nottingham?

Rent in Nottingham has increased 5.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nottingham rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Nottingham is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #63 out of 95 tracked cities at $1,782/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nottingham?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Nottingham ($1,782/mo): Essex ($1,352/mo), Carney ($1,478/mo), Parkville ($1,624/mo).

How does Nottingham rent compare to the national average?

Nottingham's median rent of $1,782/mo is $183 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #63 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,782/mo, rent takes ~30% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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