Median Gross Rent in Maryland
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Gross Rent
$1,705 +46.6% vs nat'l
Rank #8 of 52
How Maryland Compares
Maryland
$1,705
National
$1,163
46.6% above
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Colorado | $1,761 |
| #6 | Washington | $1,760 |
| #7 | New Jersey | $1,720 |
| #8 | Maryland | $1,705 |
| #9 | Florida | $1,669 |
| #10 | New York | $1,621 |
| #11 | Nevada | $1,597 |
Highest Rent Counties in Maryland
| # | County | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard County | $2,099 |
| 2 | Anne Arundel County | $2,071 |
| 3 | Montgomery County | $2,068 |
| 4 | Charles County | $1,920 |
| 5 | Prince George's County | $1,799 |
| 6 | Frederick County | $1,774 |
| 7 | Calvert County | $1,759 |
| 8 | St. Mary's County | $1,747 |
| 9 | Baltimore County | $1,627 |
| 10 | Queen Anne's County | $1,619 |
Lowest Rent Counties in Maryland
| # | County | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Garrett County | $765 |
| 23 | Allegany County | $805 |
| 22 | Somerset County | $1,013 |
| 21 | Dorchester County | $1,032 |
| 20 | Caroline County | $1,105 |
| 19 | Washington County | $1,147 |
| 18 | Worcester County | $1,159 |
| 17 | Kent County | $1,209 |
| 16 | Talbot County | $1,256 |
| 15 | Wicomico County | $1,327 |
Median Gross Rent in Maryland
Maryland has a median gross rent of $1,705, ranking #8 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 46.6% above the national value of $1,163.
Across Maryland's 24 counties, median gross rent ranges from $765 to $2,099. The county with the highest value is Howard County at $2,099.
The median monthly rent including utilities for renter-occupied housing units.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.