Last updated on June 27, 2026

Average rent in
Damascus, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Damascus

$2,300/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Damascus is $2,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Damascus

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Damascus 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 Damascus, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Damascus, MD

Average rent prices in Damascus have increased by 33% over the last month and have increased 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 Damascus, MD

Rent prices in Damascus vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Damascus is $1,802, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Damascus run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,921.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,593

7%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,990

1%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,800

11%

17%

4 bedroom

$3,325

No Change

3%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,593

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,990

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Damascus and Boyds by all bedroom counts and property types.

Damascus

Median rent price$2,300
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Damascus, MD is 15% higher than the median rent in Boyds, MD.

Discover rentals in Damascus, MD

10117 Shelldrake Cir - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Damascus

TOWNHOME - Other - DAMASCUS, MD

10117 Shelldrake Cir, Damascus, MD 20872

3 beds

3.5 baths

$2,650

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Damascus, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Damascus rental market.

How much is rent in Damascus?

The average rent in Damascus is $2,300 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Damascus?

Average rent prices in Damascus have increased by 33% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Damascus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Damascus is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Damascus?

To comfortably afford rent in Damascus, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Damascus, MD is $1,404, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,886.

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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