Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Eldersburg, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Eldersburg

$1,805/mo

decreased by29%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eldersburg is $1,805 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eldersburg

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eldersburg 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 Eldersburg, MD

Average rent prices in Eldersburg have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 $1,830, whereas a house costs $2,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Eldersburg run $1,737 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,830.

Listings

Studio

$1,203

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,480

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,900

6%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,950

3%

13%

4 bedroom

$3,997

7%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,203

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,480

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,997

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

20%

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$1,805
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eldersburg, MD is 28% lower than the median rent in Damascus, MD.

Discover rentals in Eldersburg, MD

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

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Liberty at Piney Ridge

946 Marimich Ct Ste A, Eldersburg, MD 21784

2 beds

1 bath

$1,725–$2,055

Apartment for rent

53 Liberty Rd - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Eldersburg

Residential Lease, SYKESVILLE, MD

53 Liberty Rd, Eldersburg, MD 21784

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Apartment for rent

6478 Cornwall Dr #26 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Eldersburg

Residential Lease, ELDERSBURG, MD

6478 Cornwall Dr #26, Eldersburg, MD 21784

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,800

$2,700

Price drop

Condo for rent

6488 Cornwall Dr #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Eldersburg

Residential Lease, ELDERSBURG, MD

6488 Cornwall Dr #10, Eldersburg, MD 21784

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,800

House for rent

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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 $1,805 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Eldersburg?

Average rent prices in Eldersburg have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 29% since last year.

How does Eldersburg rent compare to the national average?

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

What salary do I need to afford rent in Eldersburg?

To comfortably afford rent in Eldersburg, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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