Last updated on October 22, 2026

Average rent in
Dunkirk, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Dunkirk

$3,200/mo

The average rent in Dunkirk is $3,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 68% above the national average rent, or $1,300 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dunkirk

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dunkirk rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dunkirk, MD

Average rent prices in Dunkirk have increased by 26% over the last month.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Dunkirk, MD

Rent prices in Dunkirk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dunkirk is $1,731, whereas a house costs $3,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunkirk run $1,612 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,725.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,593

7%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,731

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,050

14%

-

4 bedroom

$3,600

4%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,593

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,731

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last 30 days

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Dunkirk and Annapolis Neck by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dunkirk

Median rent price$3,200
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,032
increased by60%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dunkirk, MD is 6% higher than the median rent in Annapolis Neck, MD.

Discover rentals in Dunkirk, MD

1447 Knight Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dunkirk

Residential Lease, DUNKIRK, MD

1447 Knight Ave, Dunkirk, MD 20754

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

3620 King Dr #NA - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

House for rent in Dunkirk

$3,200 - 5 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom House In Dunkirk

3620 King Dr #NA, Dunkirk, MD 20754

5 beds

2.5 baths

$3,200

Additional 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.
3614 King Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dunkirk

Residential Lease, DUNKIRK, MD

3614 King Dr, Dunkirk, MD 20754

5 beds

3 baths

$3,400

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Frequently asked questions for Dunkirk, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Dunkirk rental market.

How much is rent in Dunkirk?

The average rent in Dunkirk is $3,200 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dunkirk?

Average rent prices in Dunkirk have increased by 26% over the last month.

How does Dunkirk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dunkirk is 68% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dunkirk?

To comfortably afford rent in Dunkirk, you'd need to earn approximately $128,000/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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