Average Rent In Maryland For December 2020
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What is the average rent in Maryland?
According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Maryland for December 2020 is $1,700. With an averge apartment size of 1,289 sqft, the average price per square foot in Maryland is $1.318.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Maryland rent costs 3.0% 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?
Median Rent By Bedrooms In Maryland
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As you would expect, the median price for rent in Maryland increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Maryland clocking in at $1,365, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $2,195 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,580 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $548/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Maryland check out:
- Best Places To Live In Maryland
- Cheapest Places To Live In Maryland
- Most Dangerous Cities In Maryland
Month Over Month Maryland Rent Statistics
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M-o-M Increase
Maryland has experienced a $-12 change in rent over the past month going from $1,712 to $1,700. That change comes out to -0.7%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Maryland:
Year Over Year Maryland Rent Statistics
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Y-o-Y Increase
Over the past year, the average rent in Maryland changed $0 from $1,700 to $1,700. A change of $0 means that rents changed 0.0% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 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
More on Annapolis: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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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About Chris Kolmar
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