Average Rent In Maryland For October 2025
Average Rent
What is the average rent in Maryland?
The average rent in Maryland for October 2025 is $1,832, according to the most recent data from ApartmentList - September 29, 2025. The average rent of a 2-bedroom apartment in Maryland is $1,877. The average rent of a 1-bedroom apartment in Maryland is $1,537.
Compared to the national average of $1,394, Maryland rent costs 31.4% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Maryland ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
How Does Maryland Rent Compare To The Rest Of The Country?
| Statistic | MD | USA | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,832 | $1,394 | 31.4% |
| M-o-M Change | -$4 | -$6 | -33.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | $4 | -$11 | -136.4% |
| M-o-M % Change | -0.2% | -0.4% | - |
| Y-o-Y % Change | 0.2% | -0.8% | - |
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Maryland
1-Bedroom
2-Bedroom
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Maryland increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. 1-Bedroom rent is the cheapest in Maryland clocking in at $1,537, while a 2-bedroom rental will set you back $1,877 per month.
If you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 2-bedroom rental for $938/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Maryland check out:
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- Cheapest Places To Live In Maryland
- Most Dangerous Cities In Maryland
Month Over Month Maryland Rent Statistics
M-o-M Increase
M-o-M Increase
Maryland has experienced a -$4 change in rent over the past month going from $1,836 to $1,832. That change comes out to -0.2%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed -$6 in the past month or -0.4%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2017 for Maryland:
Year Over Year Maryland Rent Statistics
Y-o-Y Increase
Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Maryland changed $4 from $1,828 to $1,832. A change of $4 means that rents changed 0.2% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of -$11 in the past year or -0.8%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2017 for Maryland:
The 10 Places With The Highest Rent In Maryland
Population: 58,290
Median Rent: $2,001
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Population: 5,163
Median Rent: $1,980
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Population: 66,420
Median Rent: $1,976
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Population: 67,417
Median Rent: $1,748
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Population: 9,387
Median Rent: $1,699
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Population: 32,186
Median Rent: $1,695
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Population: 39,151
Median Rent: $1,627
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Population: 23,289
Median Rent: $1,603
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Population: 5,930
Median Rent: $1,602
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Population: 25,913
Median Rent: $1,539
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