Rental market overview for Maryland, powered by HUD and Census data.
Median Rent
$1,644
Median Income
$105,883
Rent Burden
30.2%
Avg FMR (2BR)
N/A
Affordability
Maryland: 30.2% rent burden, above the 30% affordability threshold.
<25% 25 to 30%>30%
Affordability Map: Income vs Rent in Maryland
Each dot is a city, sized by population. The diagonal line is the 30% rent to income threshold. Cities above the line tend to be unaffordable for median earners.
Cities in Maryland by median income and median rent
City
Median income
Median rent
Rent burden
Baltimore
$58,349
$1,235
31.2%
Columbia
$124,537
$1,895
27.2%
Germantown
$109,268
$1,908
29.0%
Silver Spring
$95,213
$1,826
31.3%
Waldorf
$111,454
$1,871
28.4%
Frederick
$89,981
$1,614
30.9%
Ellicott City
$149,534
$1,921
29.5%
Glen Burnie
$86,283
$1,489
29.4%
Gaithersburg
$104,544
$1,925
30.1%
Rockville
$122,470
$2,167
27.9%
Dundalk
$61,217
$1,346
35.0%
Bethesda
$185,546
$2,312
28.5%
Bowie
$138,797
$2,167
29.1%
Towson
$98,425
$1,695
30.9%
Bel Air South
$113,739
$1,502
28.3%
Severn
$125,330
$2,033
28.5%
Aspen Hill
$104,582
$1,885
33.7%
Wheaton
$101,229
$2,039
30.9%
North Bethesda
$131,142
$2,180
26.4%
Potomac
$218,710
$2,584
25.9%
Odenton
$120,280
$2,161
31.0%
Hagerstown
$48,481
$977
30.3%
Catonsville
$103,448
$1,625
32.8%
Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County)
$74,618
$1,434
29.7%
Essex
$67,580
$1,215
34.3%
Annapolis
$97,219
$1,750
29.8%
Severna Park
$164,288
$1,543
24.7%
Clinton
$122,266
$1,694
24.2%
Randallstown
$89,484
$1,463
37.6%
Chillum
$74,479
$1,704
30.1%
Olney
$166,541
$2,231
25.5%
Owings Mills
$92,322
$1,757
27.9%
Montgomery Village
$91,703
$1,814
40.4%
College Park
$76,973
$1,838
37.0%
Pikesville
$94,408
$1,569
29.2%
Salisbury
$53,309
$1,189
31.0%
Pasadena
$113,944
$2,162
28.4%
Milford Mill
$71,846
$1,477
31.8%
Bel Air North
$133,613
$1,643
30.1%
Middle River
$72,970
$1,564
34.1%
Parkville
$79,661
$1,368
30.2%
Eldersburg
$143,148
$1,637
24.9%
Laurel
$92,035
$1,831
29.4%
Crofton
$143,202
$2,031
29.0%
Carney
$79,143
$1,713
33.3%
Perry Hall
$103,061
$1,545
26.5%
South Laurel
$82,933
$1,763
34.5%
Clarksburg
$165,551
$2,219
31.8%
Reisterstown
$75,652
$1,531
32.1%
Ilchester
$150,417
$1,876
27.2%
Lochearn
$69,429
$1,375
36.2%
Fairland
$91,265
$1,854
34.9%
Suitland
$72,347
$1,637
30.6%
Fort Washington
$143,623
$2,613
30.5%
Elkridge
$127,027
$2,027
31.4%
Edgewood
$85,742
$1,392
28.7%
Arnold
$137,075
$2,128
28.8%
North Potomac
$182,083
$2,593
27.5%
Greenbelt
$82,019
$1,788
33.2%
Landover
$68,643
$1,637
34.1%
North Laurel
$115,294
$1,871
26.4%
Ballenger Creek
$105,981
$1,822
31.4%
Camp Springs
$119,612
$2,227
27.5%
Cockeysville
$81,966
$1,426
27.0%
Langley Park
$77,731
$1,627
29.7%
Hyattsville
$90,329
$1,734
30.1%
Arbutus
$98,886
$1,251
26.3%
Westminster
$71,286
$1,335
33.5%
Rosedale
$81,297
$1,287
33.2%
Beltsville
$96,745
$2,106
33.6%
Seabrook
$96,078
$1,810
28.2%
Cumberland
$45,915
$712
30.9%
Lake Shore
$125,740
$1,719
28.6%
Parole
$117,646
$2,159
27.0%
Oxon Hill
$96,510
$1,649
26.9%
Redland
$125,480
$2,111
36.1%
Maryland City
$105,757
$2,126
31.4%
Calverton
$103,781
$2,066
31.1%
East Riverdale
$81,354
$1,594
33.4%
Takoma Park
$95,316
$1,318
31.2%
Glassmanor
$70,725
$1,450
29.8%
Easton
$75,198
$1,153
28.9%
Adelphi
$68,396
$1,676
36.0%
Damascus
$149,234
$1,724
28.7%
Ferndale
$82,347
$1,654
27.6%
Glenmont
$118,095
$1,848
28.6%
Hillcrest Heights
$67,412
$1,423
30.7%
Cloverly
$144,003
$1,772
23.7%
Aberdeen
$74,555
$1,229
31.3%
Summerfield
$90,904
$1,944
30.2%
Brooklyn Park
$74,440
$1,472
30.3%
Elkton
$58,593
$1,287
33.5%
Rossville
$82,037
$1,463
30.0%
White Oak
$75,373
$1,737
35.1%
Glenn Dale
$131,012
$1,789
37.8%
Lake Arbor
$118,518
$2,263
31.1%
Havre de Grace
$95,025
$1,184
27.3%
Flower Hill
$101,477
$1,807
44.7%
Bensville
$145,769
$2,213
29.2%
Kemp Mill
$151,943
$2,031
25.0%
Kettering
$107,703
$2,350
36.0%
Colesville
$139,894
$1,846
51.0%
California
$112,385
$1,709
23.5%
New Carrollton
$76,386
$1,689
33.7%
Lexington Park
$86,944
$1,645
27.0%
Joppatowne
$101,141
$1,511
22.3%
Urbana
$179,409
$2,542
22.1%
Cambridge
$44,114
$956
34.4%
Green Valley
$166,381
$2,447
21.4%
Overlea
$80,714
$1,353
32.0%
Accokeek
$150,917
$3,017
20.2%
Annapolis Neck
$161,859
$2,589
29.2%
Brock Hall
$188,096
$3,501
27.2%
Ocean Pines
$88,632
$1,721
35.6%
Riviera Beach
$105,242
$2,026
24.3%
Mitchellville
$144,198
$2,038
18.6%
Mays Chapel
$125,190
$1,779
18.3%
Honeygo
$134,792
$1,178
28.4%
Rosaryville
$135,733
$2,569
22.4%
Linganore
$165,551
$2,488
34.5%
Largo
$99,121
$1,883
31.1%
Lanham
$100,974
$2,163
26.5%
Westphalia
$150,603
$2,027
27.2%
Travilah
$248,703
$3,194
33.9%
Scaggsville
$176,995
$3,096
17.5%
Timonium
$130,811
$1,540
29.2%
Linthicum
$116,250
$1,810
26.9%
Friendly
$123,750
$2,426
39.2%
White Marsh
$109,435
$1,761
32.5%
Burtonsville
$138,416
$2,137
23.4%
Forestville
$64,660
$1,548
43.8%
La Plata
$117,065
$1,539
29.4%
Halfway
$73,199
$1,059
31.4%
Marlton
$118,087
$1,806
39.3%
Brandywine
$150,494
$2,343
21.0%
Chesapeake Ranch Estates
$93,571
$1,721
21.2%
Fort Meade
$94,110
$2,331
30.5%
Walker Mill
$72,120
$1,374
32.6%
Fallston
$154,022
$2,129
46.8%
Garrison
$93,125
$1,868
24.4%
Mount Airy
$148,779
$1,606
25.9%
Jessup
$140,561
$1,840
19.2%
Bladensburg
$58,619
$1,608
35.1%
Coral Hills
$76,078
$1,691
38.4%
Lansdowne
$54,043
$1,272
42.2%
Cape St. Claire
$127,708
$1,766
26.1%
Marlboro Village
$117,700
$2,069
26.5%
Leisure World
$61,679
$1,888
51.0%
Edgewater
$105,849
$1,902
42.6%
Edgemere
$103,790
$1,409
26.8%
Bryans Road
$111,698
$2,135
33.1%
Stevensville
$117,591
$1,785
27.8%
North Kensington
$122,838
$1,621
30.4%
South Kensington
$199,981
$2,890
37.0%
Temple Hills
$68,028
$1,616
36.2%
Mount Rainier
$64,170
$1,406
28.0%
Mayo
$138,862
$2,278
44.5%
Baltimore Highlands
$56,367
$1,289
34.0%
Robinwood
$84,904
$1,293
26.4%
Brunswick
$104,700
$1,059
25.3%
Four Corners
$186,346
$2,511
35.9%
Fairwood
$191,304
$3,469
24.1%
Savage
$109,657
$2,003
27.4%
Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County)
$88,750
$1,589
27.5%
Wildewood
$126,318
$1,870
22.5%
Riverdale Park
$105,250
$1,547
33.9%
Taneytown
$78,333
$797
45.0%
Frostburg
$44,658
$768
30.8%
Ocean City
$62,401
$1,151
33.6%
Forest Glen
$114,631
$1,595
26.7%
Bowleys Quarters
$108,030
$1,486
32.4%
Darnestown
$250,001
$3,501
14.8%
Lutherville
$133,865
$1,394
39.7%
Chesapeake Beach
$130,175
$1,703
32.9%
Glenarden
$100,179
$1,636
31.5%
Thurmont
$88,243
$1,042
28.1%
Hampstead
$87,454
$1,069
42.0%
Marlow Heights
$60,361
$1,529
39.6%
Walkersville
$138,190
$1,458
26.0%
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills
$95,459
$1,469
20.6%
Cheverly
$119,625
$1,674
31.9%
Riverside
$91,842
$1,761
24.1%
District Heights
$84,929
$1,391
39.6%
Spring Ridge
$129,853
$1,633
28.3%
Poolesville
$215,025
$1,786
51.0%
Peppermill Village
$88,250
$974
24.1%
Fruitland
$61,205
$1,577
37.0%
Ashton-Sandy Spring
$167,577
$1,450
23.0%
Chestertown
$43,980
$982
35.4%
Silver Hill
$65,096
$1,573
30.8%
Fulton
$215,455
$2,603
32.3%
Manchester
$103,629
$1,183
40.3%
West Ocean City
$87,828
$1,511
37.4%
Layhill
$131,528
$2,478
36.8%
Abingdon
$141,384
$1,459
19.8%
Berlin
$80,465
$1,031
31.4%
Hillandale
$144,018
$2,484
25.5%
Middletown
$168,007
$1,512
19.1%
Shady Side
$133,378
$2,224
51.0%
Springdale
$134,688
$1,556
25.8%
Denton
$59,155
$1,132
34.9%
Riva
$145,601
$1,906
19.5%
Cresaptown
$54,070
$802
24.1%
Deale
$117,253
$2,115
21.8%
Centreville
$101,455
$1,333
36.8%
Leonardtown
$138,295
$1,636
19.6%
Chester
$90,201
$1,794
39.7%
Burnt Mills
$108,043
$1,928
51.0%
Perryville
$71,579
$1,056
27.8%
Woodmore
$172,388
$3,501
28.4%
La Vale
$73,778
$862
27.8%
Pocomoke City
$48,609
$820
20.1%
Friendship Heights Village
$113,063
$2,373
25.5%
Sykesville
$126,941
$1,689
22.9%
National Harbor
$128,446
$1,931
24.2%
St. James
$105,962
$1,023
24.8%
North East
$85,378
$1,158
41.4%
Capitol Heights
$89,167
$1,537
22.9%
Indian Head
$77,948
$1,109
40.9%
Pleasant Hills
$138,531
$2,693
27.4%
Delmar
$69,028
$1,319
30.6%
Boonsboro
$96,111
$1,174
17.7%
Brentwood
$78,494
$1,584
27.6%
Marlboro Meadows
$97,330
$2,250
51.0%
Brookmont
$250,001
$2,911
30.2%
Brown Station
$158,604
$1,934
30.3%
Princess Anne
$42,250
$1,064
39.2%
Melwood
$76,625
$1,238
51.0%
Grasonville
$109,375
$1,533
36.7%
Berwyn Heights
$132,625
$2,283
37.0%
Gambrills
$146,875
$1,875
45.4%
Konterra
$150,274
$2,558
51.0%
Andrews AFB
$83,966
$2,631
37.8%
Smithsburg
$89,167
$866
25.6%
Drum Point
$135,216
$1,818
14.5%
Chevy Chase
$250,001
$3,501
17.7%
Braddock Heights
$121,466
$996
26.1%
Croom
$146,387
$1,375
35.0%
Federalsburg
$33,511
$797
30.7%
Emmitsburg
$74,563
$857
26.4%
Paramount-Long Meadow
$89,490
$1,351
23.1%
Myersville
$140,048
$1,727
22.1%
Prince Frederick
$61,293
$909
38.4%
Crisfield
$38,417
$581
28.1%
Perryman
$48,158
$673
31.7%
Snow Hill
$51,667
$1,040
33.4%
Lusby
$109,861
$1,285
44.3%
Hurlock
$57,313
$937
29.6%
Solomons
$88,558
$2,816
48.2%
Kensington
$143,021
$2,118
25.3%
Pittsville
$68,594
$1,117
32.9%
Landover Hills
$100,739
$2,197
22.5%
Mountain Lake Park
$55,000
$632
22.3%
Charlestown
$103,098
$1,390
23.4%
Naval Academy
$114,054
$2,655
28.9%
Cedar Heights
$100,164
$1,677
19.8%
Oakland
$61,568
$638
21.3%
Westernport
$50,938
$727
27.4%
Williamsport
$58,819
$1,030
25.4%
Baden
$144,712
$1,577
21.5%
Chevy Chase Village
$250,001
$3,475
14.8%
Kingstown
$88,214
$1,604
27.5%
Derwood
$77,083
$2,543
31.0%
Mechanicsville
$114,318
$1,412
23.4%
Long Beach
$132,917
$1,568
11.0%
Romancoke
$98,370
$2,241
25.4%
Edmonston
$88,750
$1,765
24.7%
Ridgely
$65,060
$1,168
27.8%
Wilson-Conococheague
$56,307
$1,518
37.2%
Bel Air
$76,250
$498
35.2%
Hancock
$44,792
$900
39.3%
New Market
$190,750
$1,750
23.2%
St. Michaels
$73,415
$1,052
27.4%
Colmar Manor
$91,250
$2,121
30.4%
Fairmount Heights
$74,750
$1,598
51.0%
Rock Hall
$56,442
$596
27.6%
Charlotte Hall
$119,306
$1,333
22.9%
New Windsor
$96,667
$1,156
47.1%
Woodsboro
$127,000
$950
31.0%
Buckeystown
$124,137
$2,909
39.7%
Galesville
$188,333
$1,411
43.5%
Callaway
$151,090
$1,400
51.0%
Keedysville
$136,667
$1,536
17.5%
Willards
$71,184
$1,364
46.7%
Ten Mile Creek
$163,831
$1,675
33.9%
Hebron
$63,523
$1,177
38.0%
Cottage City
$66,250
$950
35.5%
Bowling Green
$59,773
$843
25.9%
Church Hill
$66,432
$1,250
29.2%
Lonaconing
$51,944
$639
29.3%
Morningside
$84,444
$1,639
25.7%
Piney Point
$100,313
$1,695
16.7%
Somerset
$250,001
$3,501
26.5%
Trappe
$65,139
$1,284
24.8%
Eden
$28,808
$1,273
34.2%
Martin's Additions
$250,001
$2,625
10.0%
Potomac Park
$47,857
$781
18.4%
Grantsville
$37,917
$629
30.2%
Union Bridge
$62,841
$1,083
32.6%
Funkstown
$52,794
$711
27.6%
Oxford
$77,170
$3,057
51.0%
Preston
$65,500
$1,148
44.1%
Garrett Park
$250,001
$2,679
51.0%
Queenstown
$101,964
$1,735
21.0%
Chesapeake City
$68,750
$929
33.1%
North Brentwood
$90,104
$2,203
31.5%
Upper Marlboro
$112,250
$1,742
27.5%
Sharptown
$81,250
$1,185
18.9%
Laytonsville
$200,625
$1,167
51.0%
Sharpsburg
$69,722
$919
22.4%
Corriganville
$43,235
$1,051
14.0%
Midland
$60,195
$835
37.9%
Galena
$101,458
$537
31.8%
North Chevy Chase
$238,750
$3,501
42.5%
Maryland Park
$87,386
$2,617
32.4%
Secretary
$66,458
$1,183
35.3%
Millington
$51,016
$1,306
45.0%
Barton
$51,625
$825
37.5%
Port Deposit
$46,979
$1,067
28.7%
Mount Savage
$48,355
$613
35.0%
Kent Narrows
$127,760
$2,250
13.8%
Ellerslie
$43,929
$850
33.2%
Mardela Springs
$78,500
$1,211
17.5%
Loch Lynn Heights
$49,808
$818
34.2%
Mount Aetna
$178,229
$1,154
13.1%
Friendsville
$44,375
$663
26.1%
Clear Spring
$58,000
$1,129
23.6%
Vienna
$92,778
$1,607
37.5%
East New Market
$50,417
$944
40.6%
Sudlersville
$40,000
$554
35.8%
Betterton
$62,750
$900
22.3%
Deer Park
$50,536
$917
51.0%
Pleasant Grove
$54,242
$511
51.0%
Glen Echo
$194,375
$2,750
29.4%
Chewsville
$151,161
$1,072
18.6%
Kitzmiller
$45,208
$1,021
30.0%
Goldsboro
$43,750
$1,650
51.0%
Queen Anne
$96,071
$823
16.2%
Flintstone
$60,469
$1,313
23.3%
Barclay
$54,276
$1,707
37.9%
Franklin
$13,482
$245
19.5%
Henderson
$93,125
$1,167
46.7%
Hillsboro
$69,375
$864
33.3%
Burkittsville
$90,000
$1,107
31.3%
Marydel
$45,625
$1,500
45.0%
Luke
$63,125
$688
18.8%
Church Creek
$56,563
$3,501
17.5%
How Maryland Compares to the National Average
Median Rent
$1,644▲ 20.4%
Rent Burden
30.2%▼ 0.3%
Vacancy Rate
9.6%▲ 12.1%
Maryland Rental Market Overview
Maryland has approximately 523 cities with rental data tracked by StayRentals. Roughly 24.5% of housing units in the state are renter-occupied. The state's median rent is approximately $1,644, which is 20% higher than the national median of $1,365. (Source: Census ACS)
The average Maryland renter spends approximately 30.2% of their income on rent, compared to the national average of approximately 30.3%. This suggests the state is generally in line with or more affordable than national averages. (Source: Census ACS)
With a rental vacancy rate of approximately 9.6%, the Maryland rental market may offer renters more options and negotiating power. (Source: Census ACS)
Rent Burden Distribution Across Maryland Cities
51% of cities in Maryland have a rent burden at or above 30% of household income.
Drum Point: median rent of $1,818, median income of $135,216, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.5%. (Source: Census ACS)
Darnestown: median rent of $3,501, median income of $250,001, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 14.8%. (Source: Census ACS)
Scaggsville: median rent of $3,096, median income of $176,995, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.5%. (Source: Census ACS)
Boonsboro: median rent of $1,174, median income of $96,111, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.7%. (Source: Census ACS)
Chevy Chase: median rent of $3,501, median income of $250,001, resulting in a rent burden of approximately 17.7%. (Source: Census ACS)
Most expensive cities (highest rent burden):
Konterra: median rent of $2,558, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Melwood: median rent of $1,238, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Marlboro Meadows: median rent of $2,250, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Burnt Mills: median rent of $1,928, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
Shady Side: median rent of $2,224, with a rent burden of approximately 51.0%. Lower incomes relative to rent contribute to higher cost burden. (Source: Census ACS)
HUD Fair Market Rent by Bedroom
HUD Fair Market Rent data is reported at the county level for this state. See city pages for local FMR data.
Population vs Median Rent in Maryland
In Maryland, larger cities tend to have similar rents regardless of size.
Renting in Maryland: What to Know
Renter protections and landlord-tenant laws vary by state and municipality within Maryland. Most states require landlords to provide advance notice before raising rent on month-to-month leases, though the specific notice period varies. Some municipalities within Maryland may have additional local tenant protections.
Housing laws change frequently. For advice specific to your situation, consult a local tenant rights organization, legal aid society, or attorney. StayRentals does not provide legal advice.
Maryland Rental Market Trends
Rent trends for Maryland are tracked through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for shelter costs. Nationally, rent costs have generally increased over the past decade, though the rate of increase varies by metro area and time period.
Detailed monthly rent CPI data is available for major metropolitan areas. Visit our homepage for the national rent CPI trend chart, or explore individual city pages for local context. (Source: BLS Consumer Price Index)
Affordable rentals in Maryland
999 income-restricted apartment buildings tracked across Maryland, sourced from HUD’s LIHTC, Section 8, Section 202, and Section 811 datasets.
U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index for Rent of Primary Residence
Data is updated periodically. Census ACS data reflects 5-year estimates. HUD Fair Market Rents are updated annually. BLS rent CPI is updated monthly.
StayRentals is not a real estate agent, landlord, or property manager. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Rent estimates are based on government data and may not reflect current market conditions. Housing laws vary by state and municipality. Consult a local tenant rights organization or attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Sources: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Market Rents, U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index.
Data vintage: HUD FMR FY 2025, Census ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates, BLS CPI updated monthly. Government data may lag 1–2 years behind current market conditions.