Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Dunkirk, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Dunkirk

$2,650/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dunkirk is $2,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $700 more per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dunkirk

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dunkirk rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Dunkirk, MD, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Dunkirk, MD

Average rent prices in Dunkirk have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 Dunkirk, MD

Rent prices in Dunkirk vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dunkirk is $1,898, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunkirk run $1,708 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,812.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,712

7%

15%

2 bedroom

$2,086

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,900

10%

4%

4 bedroom

$4,000

1%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

15%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,086

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

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$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dunkirk, MD is 12% lower than the median rent in Annapolis Neck, MD.

Discover rentals in Dunkirk, MD

11809 Rivershore Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Dunkirk

SINGLE_FAMILY - Rambler - DUNKIRK, MD

11809 Rivershore Dr, Dunkirk, MD 20754

3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

House for rent

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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 $2,650 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dunkirk?

Average rent prices in Dunkirk have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Dunkirk rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dunkirk is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Dunkirk's rental market averages only 4 listings per month, making timing less predictable than in larger markets. With such limited inventory, renters should be prepared to act quickly whenever a suitable apartment becomes available rather than waiting for a specific season.

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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