Last updated on July 13, 2026

Average rent in
Carney, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Carney

$2,200/mo

increased by36%

vs previous year

The average rent in Carney is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.80

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Carney

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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

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

Rent trends in Carney, MD

Average rent prices in Carney have decreased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 36% 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 $1,332, whereas a house costs $2,297. 1-bedroom apartments in Carney run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,505.

Listings

Studio

$1,183

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,222

1%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,400

7%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,272

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$2,699

15%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,183

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,222

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,272

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,699

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

16%

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$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,900
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Carney, MD is 16% higher than the median rent in Baltimore Highlands, MD.

Discover rentals in Carney, MD

Dunfield Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

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Dunfield Townhomes

55 Insley Way, Carney, MD 21236

2–3 beds

1 bath

$1,571–$2,185

Apartment for rent

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8 Beyda Ct #28 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Carney

TOWNHOME - Colonial - NOTTINGHAM, MD

8 Beyda Ct #28, Carney, MD 21236

3 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

9730 Red Clover Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Carney

Apartment for rent

2926 Cub Hill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Carney

2926 Cub Hill Road

2926 Cub Hill Rd, Carney, MD 21234

3 beds

1 bath

$2,250

House for rent

Available Aug 1

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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 $2,200 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Carney?

Average rent prices in Carney have decreased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 36% since last year.

How does Carney rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Carney is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $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 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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