Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Boyds, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Boyds

$2,265/mo

decreased by28%

vs previous year

The average rent in Boyds is $2,265 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $320 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Boyds

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Boyds rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 7% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $1,870, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Boyds run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,615

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-

1 bedroom

$1,630

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$2,118

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,450

7%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,100

10%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,615

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,630

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,118

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

13%

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$2,265
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Boyds, MD is 16% lower than the median rent in Cascades, VA.

Discover rentals in Boyds, MD

18616 Poplar Glen Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Boyds

TOWNHOME - Colonial - BOYDS, MD

18616 Poplar Glen Ct, Boyds, MD 20841

3 beds

3.5 baths

$3,100

House for rent

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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 $2,265 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Boyds?

Average rent prices in Boyds have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Boyds rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Boyds is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $320 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Boyds, appearing in under 1% of available apartments across all bedroom types.

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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