How much does it cost to rent in Odenton, MD?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Odenton, MD is $2,512. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Odenton cheaper than other Maryland cities?

Odenton is one of the pricier cities in Maryland, ranking #14 out of 94 cities tracked at $2,512/mo.

When was Odenton rent data last updated?

Odenton rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Odenton, MD?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Odenton, MD at $2,730 per month, which is 9% above the $2,512 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Odenton

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Pop. 45,002·14th most expensive in Maryland·Odenton rents are up 5.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,512/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.7%

vs US Median

+$550

Falling (Monthly)

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Odenton · $2,512

More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

53/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Odenton's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$2,512/mo

Expected by trend

$2,544/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Odenton's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,960

1 BR

$2,230

2 BR

$2,730

3 BR

$3,510

4 BR+

$3,930

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,730/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,512 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

$30,144/yr

At $2,512/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Odenton, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,002

Median income

$128,441

Median age

35.8

Renters

37.2%

Age distribution

24.4%

24.3%

29.4%

12.6%

Under 1824.4%

18–3424.3%

35–5429.4%

55–649.3%

65+12.6%

Gender

47.1%

52.9%

Male47.1%

Female52.9%

Race & ethnicity

48.9%

29.6%

White48.9%

Black29.6%

Hispanic9.7%

Asian4.6%

Other7.2%

Education (25+)

15.7%

27.7%

53.1%

No HS diploma3.5%

HS diploma15.7%

Some college27.7%

Bachelor's+53.1%

Housing tenure

62.8%

37.2%

Owner62.8%

Renter37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Odenton, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,918 → $2,512

up 31.0%

Income

$104,891 → $128,441

up 22.5%

Population

43,488 → 45,002

up 3.5%

Renter share

38.2% → 37.2%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

49.7% → 53.1%

+3.4 pts

Median age

36.5 → 35.8

-0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Odenton, MD has increased by $594 per month, settling near $2,512 after starting the period at $1,918. Census figures show median household income at $128,441 today, compared with $104,891 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,488 to 45,002 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 49.7% to 53.1%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Odenton on your salary?

At $2,512/mo, how Odenton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $102,038/yr · Rent = 29.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $72,446/yr · Rent = 41.6% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $83,452/yr · Rent = 36.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $149,159/yr · Rent = 20.2% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $190,588/yr · Rent = 15.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $67,835/yr · Rent = 44.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $61,247/yr · Rent = 49.2% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $75,492/yr · Rent = 39.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Odenton rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Odenton, MD

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Odenton is $2,512/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,960/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,730/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,230/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,510/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($128,441/yr), Odenton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Odenton an affordable city for renters?

Odenton is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,512/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($128,441/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Odenton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Odenton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,512/mo in Odenton. The local median household income is $128,441/yr, meaning the typical Odenton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Odenton?

Rent in Odenton has increased 5.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Odenton rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Odenton is one of the pricier cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #14 out of 94 tracked cities at $2,512/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Odenton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Odenton ($2,512/mo): Jessup ($2,290/mo), Severn ($2,363/mo), Annapolis Junction ($2,372/mo).

What percentage of Odenton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.2% of Odenton households are renters, while 62.8% are owner-occupied. Odenton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Odenton rent compare to the national average?

Odenton's median rent of $2,512/mo is $550 (28%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #14 out of 94 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,512/mo, rent takes ~23% of Odenton's median household income ($128,441/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Odenton 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2–5.75%

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