Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Dundalk, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Dundalk rent stands today

    Rents in Dundalk, MD are essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,845/month. Month to month, rents softened by 1.1%.

  • Dundalk's median rent is 5.4% more affordable than the national median of $1,950/month. With 87 total rentals, the market offers a smaller but accessible option for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Median rents by bedroom in Dundalk range from $1,000/month for 1-bed units to $2,400/month for 4+ bedroom units. Studios rent for $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms $1,500/month, and 3-bedrooms $2,000/month, providing a broad spectrum of choices for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Dundalk rent for a median of $2,000/month, while apartments are more affordable at $1,150/month. This property-type spread offers distinct options for renters depending on their preferences.

Median rent

Median rent in Dundalk

$1,845/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dundalk is $1,845 per month as of June 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dundalk

87

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dundalk rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Dundalk, MD

Average rent prices in Dundalk have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Dundalk, MD

Rent prices in Dundalk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dundalk is $1,150, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Dundalk run $1,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,220.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

17%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,000

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,500

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,400

4%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Dundalk and Arbutus by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dundalk

Median rent price$1,845
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

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

Discover rentals in Dundalk, MD

Day Village Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.9

Excellent

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Day Village Townhomes

511 Avondale Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222

Studio–4 beds

1–3 baths

$1,220–$2,250

Apartment for rent

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Charlesmont Apartment Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Charlesmont Apartment Homes

3000 Wallford Dr, Dundalk, MD 21222

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,968

Apartment for rent

Lange Properties - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

Lange Properties

7525 Lange St, Dundalk, MD 21224

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Elton Gardens - Elton1010-A - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.1

Very good

Elton Gardens - Elton1010-A

1010 Elton Ave, Dundalk, MD 21224

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Dundalk, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Dundalk rental market.

How much is rent in Dundalk?

The average rent in Dundalk is $1,845 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dundalk?

Average rent prices in Dundalk have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Dundalk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dundalk is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dundalk?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dundalk are Dundalk ($1,875/mo), Saint Helena ($1,926/mo), and Holabird Industrial ($2,127/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dundalk?

To comfortably afford rent in Dundalk, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Dundalk's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 per month. Both neighborhoods in Dundalk consistently offer 1-bedroom apartments at around $1,300 per month according to neighborhood-specific data.

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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