Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Bel Air, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Bel Air

$2,200/mo

increased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bel Air is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bel Air

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bel Air rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bel Air, MD

Average rent prices in Bel Air have increased by 4% 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 Bel Air, MD

Rent prices in Bel Air vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bel Air is $1,879, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Bel Air run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

No Change

34%

1 bedroom

$1,546

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,800

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,800

1%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,546

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Bel Air and Aberdeen by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bel Air

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,165
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bel Air, MD is 2% higher than the median rent in Aberdeen, MD.

Discover rentals in Bel Air, MD

110 Seevue Ct #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bel Air

Condo for rent

208 Timber Trl Apt B #208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bel Air

CONDOS - Colonial - BEL AIR, MD

208 Timber Trl Apt B #208, Bel Air, MD 21014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

Condo for rent

211 Crocker Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Bel Air

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Condo for rent

Available Aug 4

202 Idlewild Rd #3B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bel Air

APARTMENT - BEL AIR, MD

202 Idlewild Rd #3B, Bel Air, MD 21014

2 beds

1 bath

$1,798

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Bel Air, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Bel Air rental market.

How much is rent in Bel Air?

The average rent in Bel Air is $2,200 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bel Air?

Average rent prices in Bel Air have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 20% since last year.

How does Bel Air rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bel Air is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bel Air?

To comfortably afford rent in Bel Air, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bel Air?

Based on our current listings data, Bel Air itself offers budget-friendly options with a median rent around $1,930.

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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