Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Eldersburg, MD

Median rent

Median rent in Eldersburg

$2,500/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Eldersburg is $2,500 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.

$2.11

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Eldersburg

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Eldersburg rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Eldersburg, MD

Average rent prices in Eldersburg have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,897, whereas a house costs $3,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Eldersburg run $1,816 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,830.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,908

10%

31%

2 bedroom

$1,805

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,500

5%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,908

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

31%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,805

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

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$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,972
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Eldersburg, MD is 16% lower than the median rent in Damascus, MD.

Discover rentals in Eldersburg, MD

1901 Lennox Dr #36 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Eldersburg

CONDOS - Other - SYKESVILLE, MD

1901 Lennox Dr #36, Eldersburg, MD 21784

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

6554 Macbeth Way - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Townhouse for rent in Eldersburg

6554 Macbeth Way, Eldersburg, MD 21784

4 beds

2 baths

$2,600

House for rent

102 Roosevelt Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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 $2,500 per month as of May 30, 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 11% since last year.

How does Eldersburg rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Eldersburg is 28% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Eldersburg has a median rent of around $2,020 across the rental market. The data shows this as the primary rental area available for budget planning purposes.

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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