Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Annapolis, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Annapolis rent stands today

    Annapolis, MD rent rose 20.2% year over year, with a current median of $3,000/month. Renters are paying $505 more per month than last year, with the median rent matching the peak level of $3,100/month in October 2026.

  • Vs. the national market

    Annapolis runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median. The market offers 82 total rentals, reflecting a mid-tier metro with a moderate inventory size.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Annapolis rent for $1,925/month while 1-bedrooms are around $1,775/month. Larger units climb to $2,900/month for 2-bedrooms and $3,772/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 2-bedroom segment is the most common, making up 33.7% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Annapolis fell 10.1% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rise of 20.2%. This divergence shows variation in rent trends across bedroom types in Annapolis, MD.

Median rent

Median rent in Annapolis

$3,000/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Annapolis is $3,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,100 more per month.

$2.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Annapolis

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Annapolis rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Annapolis, MD

Average rent prices in Annapolis have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Annapolis, MD

Rent prices in Annapolis vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Annapolis is $2,600, whereas a house costs $3,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Annapolis run $2,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,925

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,775

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,900

10%

29%

3 bedroom

$3,000

8%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,772

5%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,925

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,772

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Annapolis, MD, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Annapolis, MD compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Annapolis and Baltimore Highlands by all bedroom counts and property types.

Annapolis

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,747
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Annapolis, MD is 72% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.

Discover rentals in Annapolis, MD

Obery Court - Photo 1 of 1
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1d ago

9.2

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Obery Court

199 Bertina A Nick Way, Annapolis, MD 21401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,046–$1,444

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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40 Greystone Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Annapolis

2 beds

2 baths

$1,730

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
13 Heritage Ct Apt A #Apt A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Annapolis

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
920 Boucher Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Annapolis

Residential Lease, ANNAPOLIS, MD

920 Boucher Ave #1, Annapolis, MD 21403

2 beds

1 bath

$2,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Annapolis, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Annapolis rental market.

How much is rent in Annapolis?

The average rent in Annapolis is $3,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Annapolis?

Average rent prices in Annapolis have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Annapolis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Annapolis is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,100 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Annapolis?

To comfortably afford rent in Annapolis, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Annapolis?

October offers the best rental deals in Annapolis with the lowest rents of the year, running about 6.5% below December's peak pricing. December has the highest rents despite being the least competitive month, while April and May see the most competition among renters.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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