Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
Cottage City, MD
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cottage City
$1,875/mo
159%vs previous year
The average rent in Cottage City is $1,875 per month as of August 2026. This is 2% below the national average rent, or $35 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cottage City
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cottage City rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cottage City, MD
Average rent prices in Cottage City have decreased by 77% over the last month and have increased by 159% 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
Cottage City, MD
Rent prices in Cottage City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottage City is $1,550, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottage City run $795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,660.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,730 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,432 | No Change | 96% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,811 | 1% | - | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 |  14% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cottage City | $1,725 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,895 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $3,400 | 6% | No Change | |
Rooms | $725 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,730
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,432
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
96%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,811
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
14%
Cottage City
Average rent
$1,725
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,895
Houses
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$725
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cottage City, 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 Cottage City, MD compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cottage City and Ashton Sandy Spring by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cottage City
2%lower than the national median
29%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cottage City, MD is 24% lower than the median rent in Ashton Sandy Spring, MD.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,473
80%$5,200
25%$1,649
39%$1,550
12%$2,850
25%$2,350
30%$3,650
$1,583
40%$2,470
7%$3,200
13%$1,850
35%$2,100
Discover rentals in Cottage City, MD
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottage City
3709 38th Ave, Cottage City, MD 20722
3 beds
3.5 baths
$3,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottage City
3707 37th Pl #E, Cottage City, MD 20722
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottage City
3707 37th Pl #E, Cottage City, MD 20722
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 14
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Frequently asked questions for Cottage City, MD
Quick answers to common questions about the Cottage City rental market.
How much is rent in Cottage City?
The average rent in Cottage City is $1,875 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cottage City?
Average rent prices in Cottage City have decreased by 77% over the last month and have increased by 159% since last year.
How does Cottage City rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cottage City is 2% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $35 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cottage City?
To comfortably afford rent in Cottage City, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/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).