Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Eldersburg, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Eldersburg

$3,000/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eldersburg is $3,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,055 more per month.

$1.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eldersburg

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eldersburg 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

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

Rent trends in Eldersburg, MD

Average rent prices in Eldersburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 Eldersburg, MD

Rent prices in Eldersburg vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eldersburg is $1,946, whereas a house costs $3,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Eldersburg run $1,847 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,936

24%

-

2 bedroom

$2,108

1%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,450

8%

20%

4 bedroom

$4,200

7%

47%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,936

Last 30 days

24%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,108

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

47%

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

Compare median rent prices in Eldersburg and Damascus by all bedroom counts and property types.

Eldersburg

Median rent price$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eldersburg, MD is 3% higher than the median rent in Damascus, MD.

Discover rentals in Eldersburg, MD

Liberty at Piney Ridge - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Liberty at Piney Ridge

946 Marimich Ct Ste A, Eldersburg, MD 21784

2 beds

1 bath

$1,755–$2,025

Apartment for rent

102 Roosevelt Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Eldersburg

102 Roosevelt Road - 1

102 Roosevelt Rd #1, Eldersburg, MD 21784

4 beds

2 baths

$3,100

House for rent

Available Aug 11

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Frequently asked questions for Eldersburg, MD

Quick answers to common questions about the Eldersburg rental market.

How much is rent in Eldersburg?

The average rent in Eldersburg is $3,000 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eldersburg?

Average rent prices in Eldersburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Eldersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eldersburg is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,055 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Eldersburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Eldersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings data, Eldersburg offers a median rent of approximately $1,970 across the area, though specific neighborhood breakdowns aren't available to identify the most budget-friendly pockets.

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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