Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Crofton, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Crofton

$2,695/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Crofton is $2,695 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $795 more per month.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Crofton

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Crofton rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Crofton, MD

Average rent prices in Crofton have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Crofton, MD

Rent prices in Crofton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Crofton is $2,800, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Crofton run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,842.

Listings

Studio

$990

19%

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$2,450

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,750

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,795

1%

17%

Studio

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

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

Compare median rent prices in Crofton and Annapolis by all bedroom counts and property types.

Crofton

Median rent price$2,695
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Crofton, MD is 7% lower than the median rent in Annapolis, MD.

Discover rentals in Crofton, MD

1617 Riedel Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Crofton

1618 E Bancroft Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Crofton

1618 e bancroft lane

1618 E Bancroft Ln, Crofton, MD 21114

3 beds

3 baths

$2,595

1490 Blockton Ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Crofton

Residential Lease, CROFTON, MD

1490 Blockton Ct, Crofton, MD 21114

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

1913 Pawlet Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Crofton

Residential Lease, CROFTON, MD

1913 Pawlet Dr, Crofton, MD 21114

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,650

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Frequently asked questions for Crofton, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Crofton rental market.

How much is rent in Crofton?

The average rent in Crofton is $2,695 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Crofton?

Average rent prices in Crofton have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Crofton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Crofton is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $795 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Crofton?

To comfortably afford rent in Crofton, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

April offers the lowest rents in Crofton despite higher competition, with approximately 17% savings compared to October's peak pricing. November provides less competitive conditions with reduced demand.

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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