Last updated on August 19, 2026

Average rent in
Cumberland, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Cumberland

$875/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cumberland is $875 per month as of August 2026. This is 55% below the national average rent, or $1,050 less per month.

$0.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cumberland

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cumberland rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cumberland, MD

Average rent prices in Cumberland have remained the same 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 Cumberland, MD

Rent prices in Cumberland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cumberland is $844, whereas a house costs $1,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cumberland run $700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $940.

Listings

Studio

$650

3%

42%

1 bedroom

$750

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$940

4%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,000

10%

11%

4 bedroom

$1,075

47%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

47%

Last year

15%

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

Compare median rent prices in Cumberland and Front Royal by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cumberland

Median rent price$875
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,692
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cumberland, MD is 48% lower than the median rent in Front Royal, VA.

Discover rentals in Cumberland, MD

Cumberland Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

8.2

Very good

Cumberland Meadows

12500 Old Willow Brook Rd Se, Cumberland, MD 21502

1–2 beds

1 bath

$410–$912

Apartment for rent

302 Columbia St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cumberland

Cozy 2 Bed 1 Bath Apartment in Cumberland MD - $750/mo

302 Columbia St #3, Cumberland, MD 21502

2 beds

1 bath

$750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

4 Altamont Ter #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cumberland

Cozy apartment right at the heart of downtown Cumberland!

4 Altamont Ter #6, Cumberland, MD 21502

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

350 Bedford St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cumberland

SINGLE_FAMILY - CUMBERLAND, MD

350 Bedford St, Cumberland, MD 21502

3 beds

1 bath

$850

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cumberland, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Cumberland rental market.

How much is rent in Cumberland?

The average rent in Cumberland is $875 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cumberland?

Average rent prices in Cumberland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Cumberland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cumberland is 55% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cumberland?

To comfortably afford rent in Cumberland, you'd need to earn approximately $35,000/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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