Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Carney, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Carney

$2,000/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carney is $2,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carney

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Carney rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Carney, MD

Average rent prices in Carney have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 Carney, MD

Rent prices in Carney vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Carney is $1,440, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Carney run $1,319 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,436.

Listings

Studio

$1,183

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,250

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,395

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,225

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,200

3%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,183

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

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

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

Carney

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carney, MD is 18% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.

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Dunfield Townhomes

55 Insley Way, Carney, MD 21236

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,571–$1,900

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Carney

SINGLE_FAMILY - Cape Cod - PARKVILLE, MD

2908 5th Ave, Carney, MD 21234

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

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5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carney

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Carney

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Frequently asked questions for Carney, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Carney rental market.

How much is rent in Carney?

The average rent in Carney is $2,000 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carney?

Average rent prices in Carney have increased by 20% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Carney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carney is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Carney?

To comfortably afford rent in Carney, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Carney's rental market typically has an average of 52 available listings per month, with a significant number of 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. This suggests a consistent availability throughout the year, making it feasible to search at any time.

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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