Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Chestertown, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Chestertown

$2,200/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Chestertown is $2,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Chestertown

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Chestertown 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 Chestertown, MD

Average rent prices in Chestertown have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Chestertown, MD

Rent prices in Chestertown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chestertown is $1,896, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Chestertown run $1,334 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,649.

Listings

Studio

$1,025

17%

-

1 bedroom

$1,255

4%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

43%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$3,378

9%

50%

Studio

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,255

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

43%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,378

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

50%

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

Compare median rent prices in Chestertown and Abingdon by all bedroom counts and property types.

Chestertown

Median rent price$2,200
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,188
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chestertown, MD is 1% higher than the median rent in Abingdon, MD.

Discover rentals in Chestertown, MD

23322 Sandpiper Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chestertown

23322 Sandpiper Drive

23322 Sandpiper Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620

3 beds

2 baths

$1,950

Cedar Point Rd #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Chestertown

3 bedroom 1bath water view farmhouse

Cedar Point Rd #NA, Chestertown, MD 21620

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Chestertown, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Chestertown rental market.

How much is rent in Chestertown?

The average rent in Chestertown is $2,200 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Chestertown?

Average rent prices in Chestertown have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Chestertown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Chestertown is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Chestertown?

To comfortably afford rent in Chestertown, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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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