Most rent-burdened cities in Maryland
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Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
54 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | BethesdaMD | 18.5% | $2,971/mo | $192,237 | ↓2 from #49 |
| 52 | CatonsvilleMD | 18.3% | $1,741/mo | $114,109 | ↓1 from #51 |
| 53 | Takoma ParkMD | 17.8% | $1,607/mo | $108,136 | ↓3 from #50 |
| 54 | Fort WashingtonMD | 14.4% | $1,722/mo | $143,333 | ↓2 from #52 |