Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Boyds, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Boyds

$2,997/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boyds is $2,997 per month as of October 2026. This is 58% above the national average rent, or $1,097 more per month.

$1.36

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boyds

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boyds rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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

Rent trends in Boyds, MD

Average rent prices in Boyds have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Boyds, MD

Rent prices in Boyds vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Boyds is $1,918, whereas a house costs $2,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Boyds run $1,715 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,650

-

7%

1 bedroom

$1,700

No Change

12%

2 bedroom

$2,058

No Change

50%

3 bedroom

$2,700

6%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,500

8%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,058

Last year

50%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

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

Compare median rent prices in Boyds and Cascades by all bedroom counts and property types.

Boyds

Median rent price$2,997
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,628
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boyds, MD is 14% higher than the median rent in Cascades, VA.

Discover rentals in Boyds, MD

21719 Seneca Ayr Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Boyds

Residential Lease, BOYDS, MD

21719 Seneca Ayr Dr, Boyds, MD 20841

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,600

14506 Foolish Pleasure Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Townhouse for rent in Boyds

Residential Lease, BOYDS, MD

14506 Foolish Pleasure Rd, Boyds, MD 20841

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,750

12911 Ethel Rose Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Boyds

18104 Truffle Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Boyds

Residential Lease, BOYDS, MD

18104 Truffle Ln, Boyds, MD 20841

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,000

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Frequently asked questions for Boyds, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Boyds rental market.

How much is rent in Boyds?

The average rent in Boyds is $2,997 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boyds?

Average rent prices in Boyds have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Boyds rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boyds is 58% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,097 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Boyds?

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

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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