Studio Apartment Rent in Salisbury, MD
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Salisbury, Maryland as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,641 and +16% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Salisbury
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Salisbury
Compare Salisbury's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland | $680 |
| 2 | Hagerstown | $820 |
| 3 | Salisbury (this page) | $1,090 |
| 4 | Lochearn | $1,168 |
| 5 | Easton | $1,170 |
| 6 | Bladensburg | $1,198 |
| 7 | Brooklyn Park | $1,250 |
| 8 | Dundalk | $1,250 |
| 9 | Essex | $1,250 |
| 10 | Halethorpe | $1,250 |
| 11 | Westminster | $1,250 |
| 12 | District Heights | $1,262 |
| 13 | Aberdeen | $1,270 |
| 14 | Rossville | $1,270 |
| 15 | Temple Hills | $1,270 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maryland
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Potomac | $3,020 |
| 2 | Bethesda | $2,675 |
| 3 | New Market | $2,530 |
| 4 | Derwood | $2,400 |
| 5 | Olney | $2,380 |
| 6 | Chevy Chase | $2,370 |
| 7 | Rockville | $2,297 |
| 8 | Clinton | $2,270 |
| 9 | Brandywine | $2,250 |
| 10 | Upper Marlboro | $2,115 |
| 11 | Jessup | $2,110 |
| 12 | Gambrills | $2,100 |
| 13 | Lake Arbor | $2,097 |
| 14 | Kensington | $2,080 |
| 15 | Hanover | $2,050 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Salisbury.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Salisbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewes, DE | 39 mi | $1,330 | +$240 (+22%) |
| Milford, DE | 43.9 mi | $1,020 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Easton, MD | 46 mi | $1,170 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Belle Haven, VA | 57.1 mi | $1,395 | +$305 (+28%) |
| Dover, DE | 57.3 mi | $1,165 | +$75 (+7%) |
| California, MD | 65.1 mi | $1,650 | +$560 (+51%) |
| Arnold, MD | 79.1 mi | $1,910 | +$820 (+75%) |
| Millville, NJ | 80.9 mi | $1,180 | +$90 (+8%) |
| Bear, DE | 85.6 mi | $1,700 | +$610 (+56%) |
| Upper Marlboro, MD | 88.2 mi | $2,115 | +$1,025 (+94%) |
| Crofton, MD | 88.5 mi | $1,880 | +$790 (+72%) |
| Dundalk, MD | 89 mi | $1,250 | +$160 (+15%) |
Studio rent in Salisbury — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Salisbury?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Salisbury, Maryland is $1,090 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,641.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Salisbury?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,600 ($3,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Salisbury expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Salisbury's studio median of $1,090 is +16% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 34th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Salisbury rank for studio rent in Maryland?
Among the 90 cities in Maryland with studio data, Salisbury ranks #3 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Salisbury?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Milford ($1,020).