Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Damascus, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Damascus

$2,550/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Damascus is $2,550 per month as of August 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $625 more per month.

$1.56

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Damascus

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Damascus rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Damascus, MD

Average rent prices in Damascus have increased by 32% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,852, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Damascus run $1,630 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,802.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,599

7%

9%

2 bedroom

$2,000

28%

19%

3 bedroom

$2,745

2%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,650

2%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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$2,550
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Damascus, MD is 2% higher than the median rent in Boyds, MD.

Discover rentals in Damascus, MD

9921 Valley Park Dr #B4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Damascus

TOWNHOME - Colonial - DAMASCUS, MD

9921 Valley Park Dr #B4, Damascus, MD 20872

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,100

House for rent

21 Valley Park Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Damascus

TOWNHOME - Other - DAMASCUS, MD

21 Valley Park Ct, Damascus, MD 20872

3 beds

2 baths

$2,200

House for rent

25253 Conrad Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Damascus

SINGLE_FAMILY - Other - DAMASCUS, MD

25253 Conrad Ct, Damascus, MD 20872

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,975

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 $2,550 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Damascus?

Average rent prices in Damascus have increased by 32% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Damascus rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Damascus is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 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 $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, utilities are rarely included in Damascus rentals, appearing in under 1% of available units. Three-bedroom apartments show the highest rate at 0.19% of listings.

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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