Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
Dundalk, MD

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Dundalk rent stands today

    Dundalk, MD rents rose 2.5% year over year to a current median of $1,845/month. This marks a modest increase compared to last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Dundalk is 2.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a slightly lower-cost option for renters. The market includes 91 total rentals, positioning Dundalk as an accessible metro for value-seeking renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Dundalk are about $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms around $950/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,475/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,300/month. The 3-bedroom median of $2,000/month represents the upper mid-tier segment in this market.

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 October 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dundalk

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dundalk rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same 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 $1,978. 1-bedroom apartments in Dundalk run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

5%

45%

1 bedroom

$950

5%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,475

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,000

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

4%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

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 by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dundalk, MD is 39% higher than the median rent in Arbutus, MD.

Discover rentals in Dundalk, MD

3111 Liberty Pkwy #G - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Dundalk

Detached 2-Car Garage for Rent

3111 Liberty Pkwy #G, Dundalk, MD 21222

Studio

0 baths

$375

2939 Cornwall Rd #B - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Dundalk

Cornwall #1 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

9.1

Excellent

Cornwall #1

2907 Cornwall Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222

2 beds

2 baths

$1,150

15 Center Pl #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dundalk

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dundalk?

Average rent prices in Dundalk have remained the same 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 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dundalk?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dundalk are Holabird Industrial ($1,589/mo), Dundalk ($1,850/mo), and Saint Helena ($2,145/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?

November and December offer the best opportunities for apartment hunting in Dundalk, with November seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. July has the highest rents, with an 8% difference between peak and low months.

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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