Last updated on July 31, 2026

Average rent in
Arbutus, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Arbutus

$1,699/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Arbutus is $1,699 per month as of July 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $231 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Arbutus

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Arbutus rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Arbutus, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Arbutus, MD

Average rent prices in Arbutus have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Arbutus, MD

Rent prices in Arbutus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Arbutus is $1,980, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Arbutus run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$1,773

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,975

4%

40%

2 bedroom

$1,685

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,830

2%

42%

4 bedroom

$3,450

7%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,773

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,685

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,830

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

42%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Arbutus, 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 Arbutus, MD compare to other cities?

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

Arbutus

Median rent price$1,699
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,599
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Arbutus, MD is 6% higher than the median rent in Baltimore, MD.

Discover rentals in Arbutus, MD

5421 Highridge St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Arbutus

Small Bedroom for Rent in Shared Townhouse

5421 Highridge St, Arbutus, MD 21227

1 bed

1 bath

$650

House for rent

Available Jul 13

2d ago

8

Very good

The Kendale Apartments

1037 Maiden Choice Ln, Arbutus, MD 21229

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,150–$1,400

Apartment for rent

5107 Leeds Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arbutus

APARTMENT - Other - BALTIMORE, MD

5107 Leeds Ave #2, Arbutus, MD 21227

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

House for rent

5107 Leeds Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Arbutus

APARTMENT - Other - BALTIMORE, MD

5107 Leeds Ave #1, Arbutus, MD 21227

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Arbutus, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Arbutus rental market.

How much is rent in Arbutus?

The average rent in Arbutus is $1,699 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Arbutus?

Average rent prices in Arbutus have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Arbutus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Arbutus is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $231 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Arbutus?

To comfortably afford rent in Arbutus, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Oaklee stands out as the most in-demand neighborhood, generating 1.38 times more consumer interest than average with one-bedrooms at $1,050/month. Arbutus neighborhood offers the same $1,050 rent but with significantly more available listings, representing 84% of the local market.

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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