The Maryland rental market
Maryland tracks median rent across 94 cities, ranging from Cumberland at $1,032/mo to Potomac at $4,746/mo. The state average of $2,079/mo runs about 6% above the national median of $1,962/mo.
Across Maryland cities, rents are rising, changing an average of +3.6% over the past year. 50 of 100 tracked cities are priced above the national median, while 50 fall below it. The largest rental markets are Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown.
Maryland rent questions
What is the average rent in Maryland?
The average median rent across 94 tracked cities in Maryland is $2,079/mo, about 6% above the national median of $1,962/mo.
Which Maryland city has the highest rent?
Potomac has the highest median rent in Maryland at $4,746/mo.
Which Maryland city has the most affordable rent?
Cumberland is the most affordable tracked city in Maryland, with a median rent of $1,032/mo.
Are rents rising or falling in Maryland?
Across Maryland cities, median rents are rising, changing an average of +3.6% over the past year.
How does Maryland rent compare to the rest of the country?
50 of 100 tracked Maryland cities have a median rent above the national median of $1,962/mo, and 50 fall below it.
What are the largest rental markets in Maryland?
By population, the largest rental markets in Maryland are Baltimore, Columbia, Germantown. Each has its own rent data, trends, and ZIP-level breakdowns on RentDataNow.