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Nottingham

·65th most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Nottingham, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,741/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$221
Falling (Monthly)
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Nottingham · $1,741
More affordable than 58% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
59/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 4% below what Nottingham's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,741/mo
Expected by trend
$1,821/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,960/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,741 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$20,892/yr
At $1,741/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 2.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Nottingham, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,388 → $1,741
up 25.4%

Since 2021, the typical rent in Nottingham, MD has increased from $1,388 to $1,741, a 25.4% 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 $1,741/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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Nottingham is $1,741/mo as of August 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 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Nottingham ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham an affordable city for renters?

Nottingham is considered affordable for renters. At $1,741/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nottingham falls comfortably within that range.

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 $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,741/mo in Nottingham.

Is rent going up or down in Nottingham?

Rent in Nottingham has increased 2.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nottingham rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Nottingham is one of the more affordable cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #65 out of 94 tracked cities at $1,741/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Nottingham?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Nottingham ($1,741/mo): Carney ($1,466/mo), Essex ($1,477/mo), Middle River ($1,593/mo).

How does Nottingham rent compare to the national average?

Nottingham's median rent of $1,741/mo is $221 (11%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #65 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,741/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Nottingham 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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