Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Annapolis, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Annapolis rent stands today

    Annapolis, MD rent rose 6.5% year over year to a current median of $2,900/month. Rent has eased 3.3% since the peak in August 2026, reflecting a recent softening after reaching $3,000/month.

  • Vs. national rents

    Annapolis rent is roughly 1.5× the national median of $1,900/month. The market is small with 82 total rentals available, indicating a limited rental inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios and 1-bedrooms rent near $1,980/month, while 2-bedrooms rise to $2,825/month and 3-bedrooms to $3,160/month. Four-bedroom-plus units command a median of $5,850/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Annapolis rose 50.0% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase of 6.5%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the rental market in Annapolis, MD.

Median rent

Median rent in Annapolis

$2,900/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Annapolis is $2,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 53% above the national average rent, or $1,000 more per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Annapolis

82

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Annapolis rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $2,350, whereas a house costs $3,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Annapolis run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,982

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,995

6%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,825

1%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,160

5%

12%

4 bedroom

$5,850

17%

71%

Studio

Average rent

$1,982

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,825

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,160

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,850

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

71%

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$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Annapolis, MD is 81% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.

Discover rentals in Annapolis, MD

Obery Court - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

9.2

Excellent

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Obery Court

199 Bertina A Nick Way, Annapolis, MD 21401

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,046–$1,444

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Admiral Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9.9

Excellent

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Admiral Oaks

445 Captains Cir Ste C, Annapolis, MD 21401

3 beds

1 bath

$1,534

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1227 Gemini Dr #K - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3d ago

Condo for rent in Annapolis

1227 gemini drive #k

1227 Gemini Dr #K, Annapolis, MD 21403

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

$1,895

Price drop

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

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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 $2,900 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Annapolis?

Average rent prices in Annapolis have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Annapolis rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Annapolis is 53% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,000 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 $116,000/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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