Last updated on June 1, 2026

Average rent in
Denton, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Denton

$1,800/mo

increased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Denton is $1,800 per month as of May 2026. This is 8% below the national average rent, or $150 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Denton

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Denton rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Denton, MD

Average rent prices in Denton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% 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 Denton, MD

Rent prices in Denton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Denton is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Denton run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$300

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,800

75%

81%

3 bedroom

$2,400

6%

29%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

75%

Last year

81%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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

Compare median rent prices in Denton and Camden by all bedroom counts and property types.

Denton

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,084
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Denton, MD is 14% lower than the median rent in Camden, DE.

Discover rentals in Denton, MD

755 Crystal Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

755 Crystal Avenue

755 Crystal Ave, Denton, MD 21629

Studio

1 bath

$300

Apartment for rent

1406 Blue Heron Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Denton

1406 Blue Heron Drive - 1

1406 Blue Heron Dr #1, Denton, MD 21629

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,795

House for rent

Available Jul 1

1901 Blue Heron Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Denton

1901 Blue Heron Drive - 1

1901 Blue Heron Dr #1, Denton, MD 21629

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,300

House for rent

Available May 15

317 Market St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Denton

317 Market Street - 1

317 Market St, Denton, MD 21629

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

House for rent

Available Apr 25

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Frequently asked questions for Denton, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Denton rental market.

How much is rent in Denton?

The average rent in Denton is $1,800 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Denton?

Average rent prices in Denton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.

How does Denton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Denton is 8% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Denton?

To comfortably afford rent in Denton, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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